Position: Legal Associate – Construction & Real Estate

Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Location: Mumbai

Qualification:

- LL.B. (Law Graduate) from a recognized university.
- Enrollment with the Bar Council will be preferred.

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Associate with 3–5 years of experience in the construction, redevelopment, infrastructure, or real estate sector. The candidate should possess robust drafting and documentation skills and be capable of independently handling legal documentation, contract management, and coordination with external advocates, consultants, and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, vet, and negotiate various legal documents, including:
- Development Agreements
- Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
- Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)
- Leave & License Agreements
- Sale Agreements
- Redevelopment Documents
- Contractor and Vendor Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Service Agreements and other commercial contracts
- Prepare and maintain legal documentation relating to construction and real estate projects.
- Conduct legal due diligence of properties, title verification, and review of title documents.
- Liaise with advocates, solicitors, consultants, government departments, and regulatory authorities.




- Assist in obtaining approvals, permissions, and compliance-related documentation.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting construction and real estate projects.
- Maintain records of agreements, legal notices, litigation matters, and statutory compliances.
- Coordinate and assist in litigation, arbitration, and dispute-resolution matters.
- Provide legal support to management on contractual, regulatory, and commercial issues.

Required Skills:

- Excellent drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
- Strong understanding of contract law, property law, and construction-related legal matters.
- Knowledge of RERA, MOFA, Development Control Regulations (DCR), MHADA, Municipal Laws, and redevelopment projects will be preferred.
- Ability to independently handle legal documentation and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation management.

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Real Estate Developers
- Construction Companies
- Infrastructure Companies
- Redevelopment Projects
- Law Firms handling Real Estate and Construction matters

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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