Job Description – Legal Head
Position: Legal Head
Department: Legal
Industry: Real Estate / Property Development
Location: Chennai
Reporting To: Managing Director / COO
Job Summary
The Legal Head will be responsible for leading and managing the entire legal function of the organization, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, providing strategic legal guidance, and overseeing all property-related legal matters. The incumbent will lead a team of legal professionals and coordinate with government authorities, external advocates, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support the company's real estate development projects.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage the legal team to ensure efficient execution of legal activities.
• Establish legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks across the organization.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor team performance, and drive career development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Land Acquisition, Projects, Sales, CRM, Finance, and HR.





Land Acquisition & Due Diligence
• Oversee legal due diligence for land acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Verify title documents, ownership records, encumbrances, litigation status, and statutory approvals.
• Identify legal risks associated with land transactions and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure clear and marketable title before acquisition and project launch.

Contract Management
• Draft, review, negotiate, and vet various agreements including:
• Sale Agreements
• Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
• Development Management Agreements
• Power of Attorney
• Construction Contracts
• Vendor Agreements
• Lease Agreements
• Consultancy Agreements
• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
• Ensure contractual compliance and protect organizational interests.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manage all civil, consumer, criminal, labor, and regulatory li

📌 Head of Legal (Chennai)
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