Head Legal
Legal, Head- Legal
Mumbai
Job Description:
Role Overview:
The Head of Legal and Commercial will serve as the primary legal advisor and commercial strategist for Della Townships' premium, theme-based smart township developments. This dual-faceted role demands a seasoned professional capable of managing end-to-end legal functions—including land acquisition due diligence, high-stakes deal structuring, and regulatory compliances—while ensuring all frameworks are commercially viable and aligned with the brand's luxury positioning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Drafting & Vetting (Expertise)
• End-to-End Documentation: Draft, negotiate, and finalize highly complex contracts, including Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs), Development Management Agreements (DMAs), Shareholder Agreements (SHAs), and revenue-share agreements with land partners.
• Commercial Contracts: Vet and close transactional agreements
• Protection of Interest: Formulate standardized templates and term sheets to protect Della’s business interests.
• Coordinate closely with the CMD's office to evaluate and structure innovative commercial frameworks for multi-acre integrated ecosystems.
2. Real Estate Laws, Due Diligence & Title Search Reports
• Title Verification: Lead and execute rigorous Title Search Reports (TSRs) spanning history (typically 30–40 years) to verify ownership, mutation entry records, search of registry indices, and encumbrances on large land parcels.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate regional and state-level real estate regulations (specifically RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Land Revenue Codes, and local municipal bylaws across diverse Indian states).
• Identify hidden legal risks, encumbrances, or defects in land titles and formulate proactive, strategic mitigation plans.
3. Regulatory Compliance & RERA
• Ensure strict adherence to RERA mandates, local municipal bylaws, zoning rules, environmental laws, and state-specific land regulations.
• Manage structural real estate and corporate compliances required for the frictionless execution of large-scale second-home and township developments.
4. Term Sheets & Financial-Legal Property Analysis
• Deal Structuring: Draft and negotiate Term Sheets and Letters of Intent (LOIs) for fresh property prospects.
• Feasibility Studies: Collaborate with the Business Development and Finance teams to conduct financial-legal analysis of potential properties.
5. Commercial Management & Vendor Negotiation
• Partner with the Procurement, Finance, and Project Development teams to review and draft high-value procurement contracts, vendor mandates, and consultant agreements.
• Participate directly in commercial negotiations to optimize contract terms, minimize financial exposure, and ensure cost-efficient dispute resolution clauses.
6. Regulatory Liaison & Dispute Resolution
• Manage external counsels, legal firms, and local land advocates across different states for litigation, local compliance, and title search certifications.
• Represent the company in legal disputes, consumer court cases, and arbitration proceedings, ensuring minimal financial and reputational exposure.
• Brief and coordinate with external designated senior counsels, solicitors, and law firms representing the company before courts, tribunals, and arbitration forums.
Job Expectations:
Required Qualifications:
• Education: LL.B. or LL.M. from a premier, recognized National Law University (NLU) or top-tier institution.
• Experience: 12 to 18 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a minimum of 5 years heading or leading a real estate legal department within a reputable real estate developer, real estate private equity fund, or top-tier real estate law firm.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council of India
• Advanced Legal Drafting: Exceptional capability in crafting bespoke joint development/management contracts.
• Expert Title Searcher: Comprehensive knowledge of reading 7/12 extracts, mutation certificates, revenue records, and running title checks on large-scale land parcels.
• Financial Acumen: Basic to intermediate understanding of cash flows, GDV calculations, IRR, and financial modeling to identify legal risks in financial structures.
• Multistate Law Expertise: Strong familiarity with real estate laws across key Indian states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, etc.).
• Domain Knowledge: Profound understanding of Indian property laws, multi-state land acquisition processes, RERA regulations, and municipal approval workflows.
• Commercial Acumen: A business-centric mindset with the ability to look past purely technical legalities to find practical solutions that protect revenue and project timelines.
• Soft Skills: Superior negotiation, drafting precision, and executive presentation capabilities; comfortable interfacing directly with VVIP stakeholders, local authorities, and the corporate board.
Minimum Qualification:
LL.B. or LL.M. from a premier, recognized National Law University (NLU) or top-tier institutionMinimum Job Experience:
12 to 18 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a minimum of 5 years heading or leading a real estate sectorReporting to:
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