Vice President - Legal - Real Estate

- Provide legal support to leadership in policy formulation for the company

- Develop guidelines to manage contracts effectively so as to minimize exposure of 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

- Survey the environment to keep abreast of changes in the regulatory framework, legal formalities and compliances pertaining to the Real Estate industry; provide inputs to the Top Management to capitalize on emerging opportunities and trends

- Coordinate with the Government & Regulatory Authorities for obtaining sanctions & licenses

- 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 Company

- Drive timely Brand registration and renewals to shield the Company Brand from risk (fraud, piracy etc.) under Trade Marks, Patents Acts

- Work closely with Bankers to obtain project approvals by providing required documentation support; coordinate with Marketing Department for additional documentation (if required)

- Lead the development of a database of Land owners, Advocates and Project specific details (residential, commercial and retail); continuously update the same

- Track and foresee impending legal risks across and develop timely interventions to prevent business loss

- Minimize penalties due to oversight / errors in legal and compliance matters pertaining to land acquisition

- Minimize monetary losses due to project delays due to pending litigation

- Prepare Annual Budget for the department and obtain management approval

- Actively participate in recruitment of senior roles within the Department

- Undertake performance management for Departmental staff / personnel

- Assess and fulfil training and career development requirements

- Foster an environment of learning, excellence and innovation within all aspects of team work