We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager – Legal to independently manage the company's litigation and non-litigation matters, with a strong focus on real estate transactions, property documentation, title due diligence, redevelopment, RERA compliance, lending and dispute resolution. The role requires strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, the ability to manage transactions end-to-end, and effective coordination with external counsel, internal stakeholders and junior team members to ensure legal compliance and mitigate business risks.

Key Responsibilities
Non-Litigation
• Draft, negotiate and finalise transaction documents: Development/Joint Development/Redevelopment Agreements, Agreements for Sale, PAAAs, conveyance and transfer deeds, deeds of surrender, leave and licence agreements, PoAs, undertakings and indemnities.
• Independently manage the legal aspects of acquisitions, redevelopment, land deals, sales, leasing and joint ventures.
• Handle society redevelopment matters, including society resolutions, member consents and compliance with the Section 79A guidelines.
• Conduct and supervise title due diligence (title reports, property and revenue records, encumbrances and litigation searches) and coordinate title certification. Must be able to read revenue records and Marathi documentation.
• Advise on MahaRERA/RERA matters: registrations, promoter/co-promoter obligations, agreements for sale, disclosures and transfers.
• Handle stamp duty, adjudication and registration of documents with the Sub-Registrar.
• Review and negotiate loan and facility documents, guarantees, security, escrow and mortgage documentation.




• Brief and manage external advocates, law firms and consultants; review their work for quality and commercial fit.
• Identify legal and contractual risks, recommend mitigation and maintain records.
• Guide junior team members and review their work. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manage and monitor civil, commercial, property and contractual disputes across the company and group entities.
• Draft and settle notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits, applications, consent terms and settlement agreements with external counsel.
• Appoint and brief advocates, provide instructions, review drafts and ensure timely filings and court compliance.
• Maintain the litigation database, hearing calendar, limitation dates and management updates. Qualification & Experience
• LL.
B. degree from a recognised university; additional legal qualifications will be an advantage.
• Enrolment with the Bar Council preferred.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in an in-house legal team, law firm or real estate legal practice.
• Strong hands-on experience in real estate documentation, property transactions, redevelopment, title due diligence, negotiations and litigation management.
• Good working knowledge of MahaRERA/RERA, the Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Maharashtra Stamp Act, Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA), Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act and other applicable laws.

What We Offer
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• Mediclaim / Health insurance coverage
• Performance-driven and skilled work culture

Skills:
legal matters,property laws,real estate transactions,legal drafting,due diligence

📌 Manager/Senior Manager (India)
🏢 Crest Ventures
📍 India