Lawsikho

Deadline Open Deadline

Location 6, Outer Ring Rd, Dollar Scheme Colony, 1st Phase, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068

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

Details of the Organization

GM Infinite Dwelling (India) Pvt. Ltd is a reputable contracting and real estate development company based in Bengaluru. The company was established in 1962 and has since completed numerous projects in both the government and private sectors in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. The management team of the group has excellent academic records and vast experience in the execution of large-scale projects.

Details of the Job/Internship

GM Infinite Dwelling (India) Pvt. Ltd is hiring a Legal Manager with experience of 15 to 18 years to join their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

Play the role of a key influencer in industry interest group thereby enabling the company to have a say in shaping Government policies concerning Real Estate.
Provide legal support to leadership in policy formulation for the company.
Develop guidelines to manage contracts effectively to minimize exposure of the company to claims and litigation.
Build rapport and develop sustainable relationships with the land owners which would aid in further property acquisition from or through them.
Build and maintain relationships with recognized external advocates from a long-term perspective to ensure cost-effective and preferential services for the company.
Survey the environment to keep abreast of changes in the regulatory framework, legal formalities and compliances in the Real Estate industry; provide inputs to the Top Management to capitalize on emerging opportunities and trends.
Provide functional guidance to ensure standardization of Legal practices; act as the final authority on all decisions concerning Legal matters across the organization.
Coordinate with the Government & Regulatory Authorities to obtain sanctions & licenses.
Keep track of existing laws and changes to laws governing urban and rural land development. Help the leadership in capitalizing on any emerging opportunities for the benefit of the organization.
Guide the Leadership in the interpretation of local by-laws and rules while entering into any land deal.
Review, negotiate and finalize documents (MOU, Joint Development Agreement, Lease Deed, Sales Deed, Space Sharing Agreement, Agreement to Sell, Agreement to Build etc.) from a legal perspective, ensuring minimal / no risk to the company.
Resolve any contractual issues developed while working with clients, JV partners, sub-contractors, contract employees, vendors, service providers etc.
Work closely with Bankers to obtain project approvals by providing required documentation support; coordinate with the Marketing Department for additional documentation (if required)
Identify and implement external legal counsels and consultants for various jobs as and when required.
Work closely with external advocates to finalize pleadings to be filed before the relevant courts; provide necessary guidance to Managers to present the evidence before the court.
Evaluate land records and conduct a thorough due diligence for all deals and transactions; highlight concern areas/gaps and recommend risk mitigation strategies/options.
Work closely with the Liaison Department to ensure timely completion of the conversion process/land usage and Khatha transfer and other related activities.
Drive circulation of information / legal updates (latest amendments, gazette notifications, government orders, etc.) to all concerned departments/employees in a company to ensure that everybody is well-informed.
Lead the development of a mechanism to check and counter-check adherence to legal/ statutory compliances across all the departments and regions.
Led the development of a database of Landowners, Advocates and Project specific details (residential, commercial and retail); continuously updated the same.
Track and foresee impending legal risks across and develop timely interventions to prevent business loss.
Ensure timely and efficient coordination with business partners to gain clarity on all issues of disputes and policy interpretation.
Provide timely support to Internal Departments on all legal-related matters; standardize the protocols for legal support and control processes across the company.
Minimize penalties due to oversight/errors in legal and compliance matters of land acquisition.