Lead – Legal – Real Estate (Luxury Residential)

Job Function: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 8-12 years
Job Title/Designation: Lead
Job Sector: Real Estate (Luxury Residential)
Job Location: Mumbai

About the company

This opportunity is with a prominent luxury real estate developer based in India, dedicated to transforming the luxury property landscape in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. The company places a strong emphasis on precision in planning, superior design and outstanding craftsmanship. They have completed more than 1 million square feet of projects and additionally have 3.5 million square feet of projects in various phases of development.  

They are currently looking for an experienced a proactive, detail-oriented and ambitious legal expert to lead their Legal Team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the legal function to ensure effective management of legal, contractual and compliance matters while providing strategic guidance to identify and mitigate risks related to the company’s investments and operations. The ideal candidate must possess a strategic mindset, excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the legal landscape in India’s real estate sector.

Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Advisory

  • Develop and implement the company’s legal strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management on complex legal issues and business decisions.
  • Keep track of existing laws and changes to laws governing urban and rural land development. Capitalize on any emerging opportunities for the benefit of the organisation.
  • Lead the evaluation of land records and ensure meticulous due diligence for land/property acquisitions to support strategic business goals.
  • Identify potential risks proactively, design mitigation strategies, and safeguard the organisation’s long-term interests in all transactions.
  • Develop and execute strategies for managing disputes and litigations, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
  • Leverage insights from disputes to refine policies, mitigate future risks and enhance operational resilience.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to investors, clients, and partners, navigating complex legal landscapes to unlock value.
  • Engage with statutory authorities, auditors and external legal counsel to ensure optimal outcomes for the organisation.
  • Collaborate with the Business Development team to structure land acquisitions, prepare agreements, and streamline compliance processes.
  • Foster partnerships with key stakeholders by providing expert legal guidance on real estate, construction and regulatory matters.

Risk Mitigation, Governance & Compliance Leadership

  • Drive adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including RERA, GST, environmental laws and income tax provisions, ensuring the company’s reputation remains untarnished.
  • Implement a proactive compliance framework that anticipates regulatory changes and capitalizes on emerging opportunities.
  • Establish and oversee robust governance frameworks for real estate transactions, ensuring transparency and Accountability.

Contractual Excellence & Building Legal Excellence

  • Align contractual frameworks with business objectives while minimizing legal exposure and ensuring compliance with evolving laws.
  • Institutionalize legal processes that align with corporate goals, ensuring seamless interdepartmental collaboration and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Cultivate a high-performing Legal Team capable of delivering strategic legal solutions that drive business growth.
  • Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a collaborative, high-performing legal team.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, training and professional development.
  • Mentor team members and establish a strong succession pipeline to ensure long-term leadership stability.

Requirements

  • Educational Qualifications: LLB/LLM from a reputed institution.
  • Experience in the real estate sector is mandatory.
  • In-depth knowledge of property laws, regulatory compliance, contract management, corporate governance and risk mitigation.
  • Proven track record of demonstrating success in managing litigation, dispute resolution and providing strategic legal counsel.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, analytical abilities and strategic thinking to align legal strategies with business objectives.
  • Ensures precision and thoroughness in legal analysis and documentation.
  • Strong team management capabilities with a focus on mentoring, collaboration and building high-performing teams.

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Company Profile

Sturgeon Consulting LLP
Sturgeon Consulting is a leading Real Estate focused Search & Selection firm with expertise in finding and attracting professionals at mid – senior level for our clients
across India.

Over the years Sturgeon has successfully introduced high performing talent to leading Global and Indian PE funds, large developers, design and architecture firms, PMCs as well as EPC companies.

Website: www.sturgeonconsultants.com

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