Purpose/Objective

To provide comprehensive legal support for the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) by managing legal documentation, contract administration, regulatory compliance, litigation coordination, land and property matters, and legal risk mitigation.

The role will partner with business, projects, sales, procurement, finance, and other stakeholders to safeguard organizational interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Legal Advisory & Business Support - Provide legal advice and guidance to business and functional teams on legal, contractual, regulatory, and operational matters.

- Evaluate legal implications of business decisions and recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Support project development, land acquisition, sales, leasing, procurement, and commercial transactions from a legal perspective.
- Act as a legal business partner for project and functional stakeholders.

Contract Management - Draft, review, negotiate, and vet a wide range of agreements including construction contracts, consultancy agreements, vendor contracts, lease deeds, sale agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements.

- Ensure legal protection of company interests in contractual arrangements.
- Monitor contractual obligations, liabilities, and potential risks.
- Standardize legal documentation and contract management processes.

Real Estate & Property Matters - Support legal due diligence for land acquisitions, joint developments, redevelopment projects, and business transactions.

- Review title documents, land records, approvals, and ownership-related documentation.




- Coordinate with external legal counsel and consultants for property-related matters.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with land and development transactions.

Litigation & Dispute Management - Manage ongoing litigation, arbitration, consumer cases, and regulatory proceedings.

- Coordinate with external advocates, solicitors, and legal consultants.
- Track case progress and ensure timely filing of responses, pleadings, and legal documentation.
- Prepare litigation updates and legal risk assessments for management review.

Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with applicable laws, RERA regulations, company policies, corporate governance requirements, and statutory obligations.

- Support legal compliance reviews across projects and business operations.
- Monitor regulatory developments impacting the real estate sector.
- Advise business teams on legal implications of policy and regulatory changes.

Risk Management & Governance - Identify legal, contractual, and compliance risks across projects and business operations.

- Recommend preventive and corrective actions to minimize legal exposure.
- Support implementation of legal governance frameworks and compliance mechanisms.
- Maintain legal records, documentation, and case management systems.

Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with Project, Sales, CRM,



Finance, Procurement, Commercial, and Business Development teams.

- Coordinate with government authorities, regulatory bodies, legal consultants, and external counsels.
- Present legal opinions, risk assessments, and recommendations to management.
- Facilitate timely resolution of contractual and legal issues impacting business operations.

Process Improvement - Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, documentation standards, and contract administration practices.

- Support digitization and automation initiatives within the legal function.
- Conduct awareness sessions for business teams on contractual and legal compliance requirements.

Technical Competencies

Contract Drafting & Negotiation,Real Estate & Property Laws,Land Due Diligence,RERA & Regulatory Compliance,Litigation & Arbitration Management,Legal Risk Assessment

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.

- LLM or specialization in Corporate, Real Estate, or Commercial Law will be preferred.

Experience - 8–12 years of experience in Legal, Corporate Legal, Real Estate Legal, Contract Management, or Litigation Management.

- Robust experience in handling legal matters related to real estate development, land acquisition, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
- Exposure to RERA, property laws, construction contracts, and dispute management is preferred.
- Experience working with real estate developers, infrastructure organizations, law firms, or corporate legal departments.

Lead - Legal (SBU)

📌 Lead - Legal (SBU) (Noida)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Noida