Job Title: Manager Legal (Land Acquisition & Tenancy Management)

Department: Legal / Land & Property
Job Type: Full time
Experience: 3–5 Years
Location:Worli , Mumbai

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive legal professional specializing in land acquisition, real estate documentation, and tenancy management. The candidate will be responsible for handling legal due diligence, land and property acquisition, lease and rental agreements, tenant-related matters, property documentation, dispute resolution, and coordination with government authorities, lawyers, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of applicable property laws, land records, registration procedures, tenancy regulations, and real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Land Acquisition & Legal Due Diligence

- Handle legal aspects of land acquisition, purchase, lease, and transfer of properties.
- Conduct legal due diligence of land titles, ownership records, revenue records, and property documents.
- Verify title deeds, sale deeds, property cards, 7/12 extracts where applicable, mutation entries, encumbrances, and other relevant land records.
- Identify legal risks, ownership disputes, title defects, and restrictions affecting land transactions.
- Coordinate with landowners, brokers, consultants, government authorities, and legal advisors.
- Negotiate and review land purchase agreements, MoUs, development agreements, lease deeds, and related legal documents.
- Manage registration, stamp duty, mutation, and other statutory formalities in coordination with relevant professionals.

2. Tenant & Tenancy Management

- Manage legal matters relating to tenants, occupants,



lessees, and landlords.
- Draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements, leave and licence agreements, rent agreements, renewal agreements, and termination notices.
- Monitor lease expiry dates, renewals, rental obligations, deposits, and compliance with contractual terms.
- Handle tenant disputes, unauthorized occupation, rental defaults, eviction matters, and possession-related issues.
- Coordinate with legal counsel for notices, litigation, mediation, and dispute resolution.
- Maintain updated records of tenants, agreements, rent terms, deposits, and property possession status.

3. Legal Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with applicable land, property, tenancy, registration, and other relevant laws.
- Maintain an organized repository of land records, property documents, agreements, notices, and legal correspondence.
- Liaise with government departments, revenue authorities, municipal authorities, registration offices, and other relevant bodies.
- Monitor legal developments affecting the company's land and property portfolio.
- Support internal teams with legal opinions, risk assessments, and contractual matters.

4. Litigation & Risk Management

- Identify and assess legal risks related to land acquisition and tenancy.
- Coordinate with external advocates for civil suits,



title disputes, eviction proceedings, and other property-related litigation.
- Track case progress, hearing dates, legal notices, and compliance deadlines.
- Develop preventive measures to minimize property disputes and protect the company's legal interests.

Required Qualifications

- LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university.
- Enrollment with the relevant State Bar Council preferred or required for duties involving legal practice, as applicable.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in land acquisition, real estate law, property documentation, or tenancy management.
- Strong working knowledge of property transactions, title verification, lease agreements, and land records.
- Experience coordinating with government authorities, landowners, tenants, and external legal counsel.

- Required Skills

- Strong legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of land documentation and property due diligence.
- Practical experience in tenancy disputes and lease management.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Good documentation, record-keeping, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple properties and legal matters.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of land legal due diligence.
- Accuracy and completeness of property documentation.
- Successful completion of acquisition and registration formalities.
- Timely renewal and monitoring of lease agreements.
- Reduction in tenancy-related disputes and legal risks.
- Timely resolution and tracking of property-related legal matters.

📌 Legal Manager Land Acquisition & Tenancy Management (Mumbai)
🏢 Meka Infrastructure
📍 Mumbai