LEGAL MANAGER – REAL ESTATE

Location: Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Experience: 8+ Years

Industry: Real Estate | Construction | Land & Property Development

Qualification: LLB / LLM

ABOUT VENUS GROUP OF COMPANIES

Venus Group of Companies is a leading property developer in Ahmedabad with over 35 years of experience in crafting high-quality residential and commercial spaces. The organization is known for creating projects that blend grandeur with long-term value for occupants and communities.

Its philosophy is rooted in the belief that buildings are defined by the strength of the communities they nurture. Venus Group emphasizes conscious planning, structural innovation, and sustainability to create developments that remain relevant across generations.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Legal Manager – Real Estate to independently manage legal matters pertaining to land, property, real estate development, documentation, statutory compliance, contracts, disputes, and government liaison for the company's operations and projects in Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru.

The role requires strong hands-on exposure to real estate and property laws, particularly land due diligence, title documentation, registrations, agreements, litigation management, and coordination with local authorities and external legal advisors.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently at a project/outstation location and should possess strong knowledge of the local legal and regulatory environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Land & Property Legal Management

- Manage legal matters relating to land acquisition, development, ownership, possession, and property transactions.
- Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence of land and property titles, including title searches, encumbrances, revenue records, and supporting documents.
- Review and verify sale deeds, title deeds, conversion documents, mutation records, RTC/extracts, survey records, approvals, and other property-related documentation.
- Identify legal risks in land and property transactions and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

2. Agreements & Documentation
- Draft, review, negotiate, and execute various real estate agreements, contracts, MOUs, development agreements, sale/purchase agreements, leases, vendor agreements,



and other legal documents.
- Review documentation received from landowners, vendors, consultants, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure proper execution, registration, stamping, and safe custody of legal documents.

3. Government & Regulatory Liaison
- Coordinate with government authorities, revenue departments, registration offices, local bodies, and other statutory authorities for property and project-related matters.
- Support the organization in obtaining registrations, permissions, certificates, approvals, and statutory documentation.
- Track regulatory developments and advise management on relevant legal requirements.

4. Litigation & Dispute Management
- Monitor legal notices, disputes, claims, litigation, and court matters relating to the company's projects and properties.
- Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants for case preparation, documentation, hearings, and follow-ups.
- Maintain an updated litigation tracker and ensure timely escalation of critical legal matters to management.
- Assist in developing appropriate legal strategies to minimize exposure and protect the company's interests.

5. Project Legal Support
- Provide day-to-day legal support to the Project, Land, Finance, Procurement, Contracts, and Management teams.
- Review project-related documentation and identify potential legal or contractual risks.
- Ensure timely resolution of legal issues impacting project progress and business operations.

6. Compliance & Legal Administration
- Ensure compliance with applicable real estate, property, land, registration, contractual, and local statutory requirements.
- Maintain organized records of agreements, title documents, legal opinions, notices, litigation files, registrations, and statutory documents.
- Develop and maintain legal MIS, trackers, documentation checklists, and status reports for management review.




- Ensure proper documentation and closure of all legal and administrative matters.

7. Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Provide practical legal advice to management on property, contractual, commercial, and project-related matters.
- Identify potential legal risks at an early stage and recommend commercially viable solutions.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard the company's legal and commercial interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Solid knowledge of Real Estate, Land, Property, Registration, and Contract Laws.
- Hands-on experience in land title due diligence and property documentation.
- Strong understanding of land records, registrations, mutation, conversion, encumbrance, and related processes.
- Excellent drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and legal interpretation skills.
- Strong litigation and dispute management exposure.
- Ability to independently manage legal matters at an outstation/project location.
- Strong stakeholder management and government liaison skills.
- Excellent documentation, record management, follow-up, and MIS capabilities.
- Strong commercial orientation with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Mandatory: Kannada & English

Preferred: Hindi

EDUCATION

LLB / LLM from a recognized university.

IDEAL PROFILE The ideal candidate would be a hands-on real estate legal professional with 8+ years of experience, preferably having worked with a reputed real estate developer, construction company, infrastructure organization, or law firm handling property/real estate matters.

Candidates with solid exposure to land acquisition, title due diligence, property documentation, registrations, local authorities, litigation, and project legal support in Karnataka will be preferred.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

- Timely closure of land and property due diligence.
- Zero critical legal gaps in project documentation.
- Timely completion of registrations and statutory/legal documentation.
- Effective management and reduction of legal risks and disputes.
- Accurate and up-to-date litigation and legal MIS.
- Timely resolution of project and operational legal matters.
- Effective coordination with advocates, consultants, authorities, landowners, and internal stakeholders.

📌 Legal Manager - Real Estate (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Venus Group Of Companies
📍 Ahmedabad