Job Title:

Head of Legal / Legal Head

Industry: Construction & Infrastructure

Location: Goa (Travel to project sites required)

Reports To: Managing Director / CEO

Role Overview

The Legal Head will lead and manage all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for construction and real-estate projects across Goa. This role will focus on land acquisition, RERA compliance, construction contracts, statutory approvals, environmental & coastal regulations, and management of disputes/litigation. The role ensures all operations remain legally safeguarded and compliant with central and Goa state-specific regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Land & Property Legal Goa Focus
- Conduct end-to-end land due diligence in Goa, including:
- Title verification, mutation records, Form I & XIV, tenancy checks
- Communidade land matters
- Conversion of land (Sanad / Town & Country Planning approvals)
- Coordinate with local bodies such as TCP, PDA, Panchayat/Municipal councils, Revenue Dept. and other state authorities.

Regulatory & Statutory Approvals





Ensure timely compliance with Goa-specific requirements including:
- Goa Town & Country Planning Act
- Goa Land Revenue Code
- Goa Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules – RERA
- BOCW, Pollution Control Board, Fire & Safety, CRZ norms (for coastal areas)
- Approvals related to construction licenses, occupancy certificates, and environmental clearances.

Construction Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, EPC agreements, subcontractor and vendor contracts.
- Manage risks related to delays, penalties, variations, and project claims.
- Maintain contract documentation and ensure legal compliance across project lifecycle.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Represent the company in civil courts, arbitration, labour tribunals, and other legal forums in Goa.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and ensure timely action on all cases.

Labour & Worker Compliance
- Oversee compliance under:
- Contract

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