06 Aug
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Bhumika Group
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New Delhi
06 Aug
Bhumika Group
New Delhi
Job Title: Sr. Manager / AGM Legal
Location: New Delhi (GK II)
Experience: 8-12 Years
About the Company
Bhumika Group is a leading real estate company committed to delivering high-quality residential and commercial developments. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction. We are expanding our team and seeking experienced legal professionals to contribute to our growth journey.
Role Overview
Sr. Manager / AGM Legal will be responsible for managing the legal aspects of commercial real estate transactions, with a primary focus on drafting, vetting, negotiation and execution of lease and commercial agreements for shopping malls and other commercial properties.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience with a real estate developer and preferably have handled legal documentation and lease agreements for malls, retail spaces, shopping centres or other commercial real estate assets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lease & Commercial Agreements
- Drafting, vetting, negotiating, and finalizing lease agreements, leave and license agreements, lease deeds, LOIs, MOUs, term sheets, and other commercial agreements.
- Handling agreements related to retail stores, F&B; outlets, anchor tenants, multiplexes, entertainment zones, and other mall commercial spaces.
- Reviewing and negotiating commercial terms, including lock-in period, escalation, security deposit, CAM, fit-out period, revenue share, termination, renewal, and other legal provisions.
- Ensuring timely execution, registration, renewal, and amendment of lease and other commercial agreements.
2. Real Estate Legal Advisory
- Providing legal advice on commercial real estate transactions, leasing, development, property-related matters, and business operations.
- Reviewing title documents, property documents, and conducting legal due diligence in coordination with internal and external legal teams.
- Advising business teams on legal risks and ensuring commercially practical solutions.
3. Tenant & Stakeholder Management
- Handling legal matters related to tenants, retailers, brands, landlords, developers, business partners, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting Leasing, Operations, Finance, CRM, and Projects teams on legal matters.
- Addressing legal notices, disputes, defaults, terminations, and other tenant-related legal issues.
4. Litigation & Dispute Management
- Managing disputes and litigation related to lease agreements, tenancy, commercial properties, and other real estate matters.
- Coordinating with external counsels and ensuring timely action, case tracking, and legal strategy implementation.
- Handling matters before appropriate courts, tribunals, RERA, arbitration forums, and other authorities, as applicable.
5. Documentation & Compliance
- Ensuring legal compliance in all commercial leasing and property-related transactions.
- Drafting and reviewing legal notices, replies, undertakings, indemnities, declarations, and other legal documents.
- Maintaining proper records of agreements, renewals, amendments, notices, and legal documentation.
6. Negotiation & Business Support
- Negotiating legal and commercial terms with tenants, retailers, landlords, developers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Working closely with the Leasing team to facilitate smooth closure of transactions while protecting the company's legal and commercial interests.
- Providing timely legal support for new projects, mall developments, expansions, and commercial initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: BA LL.B / LL.B (mandatory)
- Experience: 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in real estate legal functions.
- Preferred Background: Candidates from real estate developers with strong experience in commercial leasing and handling lease agreements for shopping malls, retail assets, or commercial properties.
Key Skills
- Strong expertise in drafting and negotiation of lease and commercial agreements.
- In-depth knowledge of real estate and commercial leasing laws.
- Experience in handling mall/retail leasing documentation.
- Robust legal due diligence and property documentation skills.
- Exposure to litigation and dispute resolution.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong business acumen with a practical and solution-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel).
📌 Sr. Manager / AGM - Legal (New Delhi)
🏢 Bhumika Group
📍 New Delhi