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 dispute/litigation management. The role ensures that all operations remain legally safeguarded and compliant with central and Goa-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 Labour Act
BOCW Act
Shops Establishments Act (for HO and admin sites)
Minimum Wages statutory advantages applicable in Goa
Support HR and Project teams with worker grievance resolution, safety matters, and contractor complia

📌 Legal Head (India)
🏢 Melhor Group
📍 India