Title: Head of Legal

Location: Noida

Qualification: LLB / LLM

Experience: 15-20 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the real estate industry.

Job Overview:

Head of Legal to lead and manage the organization's overall legal function. The ideal candidate should have 15-20 years of extensive experience in the real estate industry, with strong expertise in RERA, corporate legal affairs, property matters, civil and criminal litigation, consumer cases, and brand-related legal issues.

The candidate will be responsible for independently handling complex legal matters, providing strategic legal advice to management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the company's legal and business interests. The role also involves leading and mentoring a team of 4-6 legal professionals while coordinating with external legal counsels, government authorities, and regulatory bodies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Legal Leadership:

- Lead, manage, and supervise the legal department, ensuring effective task allocation, timely execution, and performance management of a team of 4-6 legal professionals.

Real Estate & RERA Matters:

- Handle and oversee RERA-related matters, regulatory compliance, real estate disputes, property documentation, land-related issues, and matters involving development and project approvals.

Litigation Management:

- Independently manage and monitor civil, criminal, consumer, property, and other corporate legal cases, including court proceedings and dispute resolution.

Corporate Legal Affairs:

- Oversee all corporate legal matters, provide legal guidance to internal departments, and protect the company's interests in business transactions and legal disputes.

Legal Drafting & Vetting:

- Draft, review, and vet legal notices, agreements, contracts, replies, petitions, affidavits, pleadings, undertakings, and other legal documents in both Hindi and English.

Brand & Intellectual Property Matters:

- Handle brand-related disputes, trademark matters, misuse of company identity,



and other legal issues concerning the company's reputation and intellectual property.

Legal Advisory:

- Provide strategic legal opinions, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management on critical legal and business matters.

Case Monitoring & Reporting:

- Maintain a comprehensive record of ongoing cases, track legal developments, monitor litigation costs, and regularly update management on case status, risks, and resolutions.

External Coordination:

- Liaise with external advocates, law firms, courts, government departments, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

Risk Management & Compliance:

- Identify potential legal risks, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and implement preventive legal measures.

Team Development:

- Mentor and guide the legal team, establish efficient working processes, and ensure accountability and timely closure of legal matters.

Regulatory Updates:

- Stay updated with changes in Indian laws, RERA regulations, judicial developments, and other relevant legal provisions.

Educational Qualification & Certification:

- LLB / LLM from a recognized university or institution.
- Must be enrolled/registered with the respective State Bar Council.
- Valid Bar Council registration is mandatory.

Required Experience & Skills:

- 15-20 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the real estate industry.
- Solid and demonstrable experience in RERA and real estate legal matters.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian civil, criminal, consumer, corporate, property, and real estate laws.
- Proven experience in handling litigation, property disputes, and corporate legal affairs independently.
- Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills in both Hindi and English.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and supervising a legal team.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to advise senior management and handle sensitive and complex legal matters independently.
- Proactive approach with strong ownership, integrity, and professional judgment.

📌 Head of Legal – Real Estate (Delhi)
🏢 Mepa2z
📍 Delhi