Senior Manager - Legal (Plotted)

Job Summary

The Senior Manager - Legal (Plotted) will be responsible for managing and overseeing all legal matters related to the organization, particularly in the context of real estate development. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with legal standards and effectively managing litigations, thereby contributing to the organization's overall success.

Responsibilities

• Handle and follow up on court cases as required, ensuring timely responses and actions.
• Collaborate with external advocates to manage litigations pending before various courts, including RERA, Consumer Forums, Civil Court, High Court, and Supreme Court.
• Track and monitor all litigations, providing timely updates on day-to-day court proceedings.
• Draft legal notices, respond to legal notices, and review and vet various drafts shared by external advocates, ensuring timely filing of documents with the concerned court.
• Conduct title due diligence, prepare preliminary title reports, and evaluate land records, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Draft agreements to sell, sale deeds, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), lease deeds, and other contracts.
• Keep abreast of existing laws and changes governing real estate development, capitalizing on emerging opportunities for the organization.
• Ensure effective management of legal documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; a Master’s degree (LLM) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of real estate laws and litigation processes.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external legal counsel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of land-related cases and due diligence processes.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in legal management, particularly in real estate or related fields.

Environment

• Work Type: Full-time
• Work Mode: In-office
• Location: Kolkata

Salary

Estimated salary range: Not provided.

Growth Opportunities

Potential career advancement opportunities within the legal department and broader organizational roles may be available.

Benefits

• Not provided.