Details of the Organization

IAssess Consultants LLP is an independent assessment agency that evaluates, analyzes, and determines skills. The organization operates within the fast-growing Indian real estate and property development sector, managing residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets across tier-1 and emerging cities.

Details of the Job/Internship

IAssess Consultants LLP is hiring a Legal Head – Real Estate with 15+ years of experience to join their office in Chennai on a full-time, on-site basis.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy for land acquisition, joint development, leasing, and divestment deals exceeding INR 500 Cr annually.
• Conduct title verification, due diligence, and risk assessments for greenfield and brownfield assets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as sale deeds, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, EPC contracts, and RERA-compliant buyer documents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with RERA, FEMA, SEZ, municipal bylaws, environmental approvals, and labour statutes.
• Manage litigation and arbitration portfolios and guide external counsel.
• Build and mentor an in-house legal team to embed governance, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Eligibility

• LL.B/LL.M from a reputed institution.
• 15+ years of post-qualification experience in real estate law.
• Proven experience in legal due diligence and transaction closures for large-scale property deals.
• Deep knowledge of RERA, land acquisition laws, stamp duty, registration, and zoning regulations across Indian states.
• Experience in managing civil, consumer, and commercial litigation.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to draft and vet bilingual (English and local language) contracts.
• Preferred: Exposure to REIT structuring, cross-border investments, or inbound FDI transactions.
• Understanding of ESG regulations and sustainable development certifications.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP contract lifecycle modules and legal-tech workflow tools.
• Bar Council of India membership in good standing.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

Address

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Application and Registration Details

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