Legal Manager Real Estate

Job Title: Legal Manager – Real Estate

Location: Sancoale, Goa

Reporting To: Director

Note: Only local candidates from Goa to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Manager – Real Estate to provide comprehensive legal support across our real estate vertical. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in drafting legal documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing disputes, and advising internal teams on legal risks and opportunities in real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a range of property-related agreements including lease deeds, sale deeds, joint development agreements, and more.

Conduct legal due diligence for land/property acquisitions and development projects.

Ensure compliance with real estate regulations such as RERA and other applicable laws.

Handle title verification, land acquisition, encroachment issues, and property litigation.

Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external legal counsel as required.

Monitor regulatory changes and recommend policy or procedural updates.

Identify legal risks in transactions and advise on mitigation strategies.

Conduct regular audits of legal documentation related to properties.

Liaise with internal stakeholders across departments like sales, procurement, and finance for legal alignment.

Interact with government authorities, consultants, and external legal advisors.

Perform any additional legal tasks assigned from time to time by the organization.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory; Master’s in Law (LLM) is preferred.

7 to 10 years of proven experience in real estate law, either in a corporate legal department or reputed law firm.

In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, RERA, land acquisition procedures, and related statutory frameworks.

Strong drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills.

Hands-on experience with title verification and registration processes.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple matters under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Membership in the Bar Council is an added advantage.

Only local candidates from Goa will be considered.