Legal Head – Real Estate

Industry: Real Estate / Property Development

Experience: Ideally 12–18+ years in real estate legal functions

Qualification: LLB mandatory | LLM preferred

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the entire legal function of the organization.
Manage and mentor the legal team.
Handle land acquisition and legal due diligence, including title verification, ownership, encumbrances and litigation.
Review and negotiate real estate and commercial agreements.
Handle JDA, Sale Agreements, Development Agreements, POA, Lease, Construction & Vendor Agreements.
Lead litigation and dispute resolution across civil, consumer, criminal, labour and regulatory matters.
Ensure compliance with RERA, Registration Act, Transfer of Property Act, Companies Act, Contract Act and applicable land laws.
Liaise with government authorities,



registration departments, advocates and external legal consultants.
Provide legal support for real estate projects from acquisition through approvals, launch and handover.
Advise senior management on legal risks, regulatory matters and strategic decisions.
Establish legal governance, processes and risk-mitigation frameworks.

Must-Have Skills
Real Estate Legal
Land Acquisition
Land Due Diligence
RERA
Property Laws
Title Verification
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Litigation Management
Legal Compliance
Team Leadership
Government Liaison
Risk Management

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Head Real Estate Chennai (India)
🏢 Sama
📍 India