Details of the Organization

Avighna Group is Mumbai's premier ultra-luxury real-estate developer, focused on design excellence and delivering best-in-class quality.

Details of the Job/Internship

Avighna Group is hiring for the position of Legal Manager with 5 years of experience to join their office in Mumbai. 

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

• Advise internal teams on a wide range of legal issues related to real estate, including contracts, leasing, land acquisition, zoning, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the real estate sector and update stakeholders on significant changes.

Contract Management

• Draft, vet, and negotiate real estate agreements such as lease deeds, sale deeds, development agreements, MoUs, and NDAs.
• Ensure contracts are legally compliant, mitigate risks, and align with the business objectives.
• Support cross-functional teams in interpreting and fulfilling contractual obligations.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Handle and oversee legal disputes, claims, and litigation related to real estate matters.
• Liaise with and manage external counsel, represent the company in proceedings, and devise effective legal strategies for dispute resolution.
• Support the business in arbitration and out-of-court settlement efforts when appropriate.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to applicable real estate laws including RERA, land laws, municipal regulations, and registration requirements.
• Design and implement compliance protocols and conduct periodic legal audits and training sessions for relevant teams.

Risk Mitigation

• Identify potential legal risks in property acquisitions, development, leasing, or joint ventures.
• Develop preventive legal strategies and propose remedial actions to minimize exposure.

Legal Due Diligence

• Lead legal due diligence for land acquisitions, project development, and other real estate transactions.
• Provide senior management with risk assessments and legal opinions based on findings.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments (Project, Sales, Finance, etc.) and management to align legal inputs with business plans.
• Present legal advice in a practical, business-oriented manner for non-legal teams.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintain organized records of legal documents including contracts, compliance reports, and litigation files.
• Ensure timely renewals, filings, and registrations.

Eligibility

• LL.B. from a recognized Indian law school; must be enrolled with the Bar Council of India.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on legal experience in the Indian real estate sector, preferably in a corporate legal department or top-tier law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian real estate laws, including RERA, land acquisition, stamp duty, registration laws, and local municipal regulations.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills across varied real estate contracts and legal instruments.
• Experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution related to property matters.
• Proficient in legal research tools such as Manupatra, SCC Online, or similar databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and at least one regional language.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Application and Registration Details

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