Details of the Organization

The Hosteller, India's largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain, is present across India with 55+ hostels. They are the perfect pit-stop for global as well as local travelers to relax, rejuvenate and experience India’s rich heritage while not worrying about a clean, safe, and smart place to stay.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Hosteller is hiring a Legal Manager with experience of 7 years to join their office in Mumbai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, land acquisition, litigation, monitoring, legal, industrial relations, govt liaisoning, corporate affairs, government relations, operating licensing, etc.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on lease deeds, confidentiality agreements, MOUs/LOIs, term sheets, notices, other agreements, hotel operating licenses and ancillary contracts with potential hotel partners.
• Experience in sale agreements, deeds and abstracts of title for conversion from agriculture to non-agriculture land, title changes to determining real property ownerships.
• Advise, collaborate and support the execution of various strategic projects involving key stakeholders in the business, including strategic partnerships, business innovation matters, and matters similar to guide and support the business teams from a legal perspective.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise the operations team on contracts and other legal matters arising from hotel operations, including ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements before hotel opening; act as a primary liaison.
• Ensure that contracts adhere to the company’s policies and standards and report material deviations for approval by the company’s management.
• Overseeing the administration of various documentation related to the uploading, updating and maintenance of contractual terms, change of terms, owner/licensee information and monitoring/tracking of contract status (such as licenses, lease deeds, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely tracking of key contract terms, conditions, changes, timelines, and other information.
• Assist in coordinating response and settlement of legal disputes (e.g., debt recovery, breach of contract, court litigation, arbitration) including, when appropriate, the selection and supervision of external counsel.

Eligibility

• Bachelor/master of law (LLM) from a reputable university.
• Min. 7 years of solid experience in corporate and commercial law (licensing/real estate sector/sub-registrar office/law firm) having worked with clients.
• Hospitality industry-related legal experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation & analytical skills.
• Strong research and verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English/Hindi (spoken and written)
• Hardworking, strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, strong communication skills, well-organized, detail-oriented.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

501, 5th Floor, Crystal Plaza, CST Road, Kolivery Village, Vidya Nagari, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098.

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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