Dy. Manager - Legal

Job Description:

Responsibilities

•  Commercial Leasing & Documentation
• Draft, review, and negotiate lease deeds, agreements to lease, leave & license agreements, renewals, amendments, and termination agreements for office and retail assets.
• Structure and vet retail mall documentation, including occupier agreements, fit-out agreements, CAM agreements, and signage rights.
• Ensure documentation is legally robust, commercially aligned, and lessor-favourable, with clear allocation of risks and obligations.
•  Contract Management
• Handle a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
• Service provider agreements
• Facility management agreements
• Power supply / utilities agreements
• Marketing and branding arrangements
• Develop and standardise templates, clauses, and playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency.
•  Negotiation & Deal Support
• Actively participate in commercial negotiations with tenants, retailers, and counterparties.
• Provide pragmatic legal solutions balancing risk and business requirements.
• Support business teams in deal structuring and closure timelines.
•  Risk Mitigation & Compliance
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in leasing and commercial arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including:
• Transfer of Property Act
• Stamp laws and registration requirements
• RERA (where applicable)
• Local municipal and development regulations
• Review and advise on insurance, indemnity, liability, and exit provisions.
•  Dispute Management Support
• Assist in handling tenant disputes, defaults, and enforcement actions, including termination and repossession.
• Coordinate with external counsel where required.
• Draft notices for breach, termination, and recovery.
•  Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with leasing, asset management, finance, projects, and facility teams.
• Provide timely legal inputs on business proposals and operational issues.

Qualification & Experience

• LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university.
• 7–10+ years of experience in real estate / commercial contracts, preferably with a real estate developer, law firm, or corporate legal team.
• Demonstrated experience in handling large-scale office and retail leasing transactions.