Job Summary

The Legal Head – Revenue is responsible for overseeing and managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to the organization’s real estate and construction operations. This role plays a critical part in property acquisition, documentation, approvals, revenue transactions, RERA compliance, and litigation management. The Legal Head will act as a key legal advisor to senior management, ensure risk mitigation, support revenue-generating activities, and lead the legal function to ensure full statutory and contractual compliance across projects.

Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Strategy & Advisory

- Advise senior management on real estate, revenue, and legal compliance matters.

- Provide legal guidance on land acquisition, development agreements, joint ventures, and sales transactions.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.

- Support management in strategic business decisions.

2. Property & Title Due Diligence

- Conduct and oversee title verification for land and property transactions.

- Review title deeds, agreements, ECs, RTCs, Khata, revenue records, and other documents.

- Ensure properties have clear and marketable titles before acquisition.

- Coordinate with external advocates, surveyors, and legal consultants.

3. Documentation & Contracts

- Draft, review, and vet legal documents such as:

- Sale Deeds and Agreements to Sell

- MOUs and JDAs

- Power of Attorney

- Lease and Conveyance Deeds

- Ensure contracts protect the company's interests and comply with applicable laws.

- Maintain proper legal and contract records.

4. RERA & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with RERA, local laws, and applicable real estate regulations.

- Manage RERA registrations, filings, disclosures, and updates.

- Monitor compliance timelines and coordinate with internal teams.

- Handle regulatory notices, audits, and communications.

5.



Litigation & Dispute Management

- Manage legal disputes related to land, property, revenue, customers, vendors, and contractors.

- Coordinate with external advocates and law firms.

- Monitor court cases, filings, and case progress.

- Develop and implement appropriate legal strategies.

6. Revenue & Transaction Support

- Provide legal support to sales and revenue teams.

- Review customer agreements, allotment letters, and handover documents.

- Address legal queries and customer-related disputes.

- Ensure transactions are legally compliant and minimize legal risks.

7. Team Leadership & Management

- Lead and manage the internal legal team and external legal resources.

- Allocate work and monitor timely completion of legal activities.

- Train and mentor junior legal team members.

- Develop SOPs and best practices for the legal department.

8. Risk Management & Compliance

- Monitor changes in real estate laws and regulations.

- Keep internal teams informed about key legal and regulatory updates.

- Conduct legal audits and compliance reviews.

- Take proactive measures to prevent penalties, delays, and legal risks.

9. Authority & Stakeholder Coordination

- Coordinate with government departments, Sub-Registrar offices, revenue authorities, and regulatory bodies.

- Represent the company in legal discussions, negotiations, and official matters.

- Support project teams with approvals and regulatory requirements.

RequirementsRequired Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of Real Estate Laws, Revenue Laws, RERA, and Property Documentation.

- Proven experience in litigation management and regulatory compliance.

- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.

- Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.

- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

- Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

📌 Legal Head (Mangalore)
🏢 Vitu Realty
📍 Mangalore