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Job description
Regional Head - Legal (MMR Zone - Mumbai)
About the Role
Arvind SmartSpaces is seeking an experienced and personally driven Regional Head - Legal to lead the legal function across its MMR Zone operations, with a primary focus on Mumbai and other future strategic markets.
The role will be responsible for providing strategic legal leadership across the entire lifecycle of real estate projects, including land acquisition, title due diligence, transaction structuring and closure, litigation management, RERA and regulatory compliance, contract management, legal risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
The incumbent will act as a key business partner to senior leadership, ensuring that all transactions are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with the Company's growth objectives. A significant focus of the role will be on driving acquisition closures through robust title due diligence, minimizing legal risks, resolving litigation efficiently, and optimizing legal costs through effective case management and process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Title Due Diligence, Land Acquisition & Transaction Closure
Lead
and oversee all legal aspects of land acquisition and business development initiatives across the MMR Zone.
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Manage
and supervise comprehensive title due diligence for land acquisitions internally, including examination of title records, revenue records, encumbrances, land-use restrictions, regulatory approvals, litigation searches, and ownership verification.
Liaising
with the external counsels and law firms to obtain title reports.
Identify
legal risks and title defects, provide detailed risk assessments, and recommend practical and commercially viable mitigation measures.
Ensure timely legal clearance of
acquisition opportunities and support business development team in informed decision-making.
Structure, draft, review,
negotiate and finalize transaction documents including:
Joint Development Agreements
(JDAs)
Development Management
Agreements (DMAs)
Joint Venture Agreements
Sale Deeds
Lease Deeds
Powers of Attorney
Settlement Agreements
Share Purchase Agreements
involving land-owning entities
Work
closely with landowners, developers, consultants, government authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction execution and closure.
Oversee
document registration and completion of all statutory formalities for successful transaction closure.
Following
standardized title due diligence and acquisition frameworks to reduce legal risks and improve turnaround times.
Ensure
legal readiness of projects by securing clear, marketable and litigation-free title positions.
2. Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution
Lead
the management of all civil, commercial, consumer, regulatory and land-related litigation across the region and maintain a management information system for all litigations and potential disputes.
Formulate
litigation strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on timely resolution and risk mitigation.
Manage
the complete litigation lifecycle, including legal notices, pleadings, evidence management, hearings, appeals and execution proceedings.
Drive
closure of long-pending litigation matters through strategic legal interventions and commercially prudent settlement mechanisms wherever appropriate.
Monitor
litigation exposure and provide regular assessments of legal risks and potential financial liabilities.
Manage
external counsels and law firms, ensuring quality representation, cost-effectiveness, accountability and efficient case handling.
Establish
litigation tracking systems and dashboards to monitor:
Case
status
Legal
exposure
Recovery
opportunities
Spend
on litigation matters
Identify
opportunities to reduce litigation costs while maintaining effective legal representation and favourable outcomes.
Minimize
contingent liabilities through proactive dispute management and legal risk mitigation strategies.
3. Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation
Act
as a strategic legal advisor to business, acquisition, projects and senior management teams.
Provide
legal opinions and commercially focused advice on land transactions, property rights, real estate laws, development structures, dipsutes and regulatory matters.
Assess
legal risks associated with acquisitions, ongoing projects and new business opportunities.
Support
management in formulating legal strategies for high-value and complex transactions.
Develop
and implement legal risk management frameworks to protect the Company's interests and facilitate sustainable growth.
4. Regulatory Compliance & RERA Management
Ensure
compliance with all applicable real estate, corporate and regulatory requirements across the MMR Zone.
Lead and oversee all RERA-related
compliances for ongoing and completed projects with HO.
Ensure timely preparation, review
and filing of:
Quarterly RERA updates and
disclosures
Annual RERA compliances and certifications
Project registration and
extension applications
Regulatory submissions and
responses to regulatory authorities
Coordinate
with internal teams, consultants, auditors and project stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting.
Monitor
changes in applicable laws and regulations and implement necessary compliance measures.
Conduct
periodic legal and compliance reviews to identify and address regulatory risks proactively.
5. Contract Management & Commercial Documentation
Lead
drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts and project-related documentation.
Ensure
contractual arrangements appropriately protect the Company's legal and commercial interests.
Establish
contract governance mechanisms and standard documentation practices across the region.
Support
cross-functional teams in reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements with vendors, consultants, contractors and business partners.
6. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead,
mentor and develop a high-performing regional legal team.
Set
clear objectives, performance indicators and development plans for team members.
Foster
a culture of accountability, collaboration, commercial orientation and solution-driven legal support.
Build
strong relationships with internal stakeholders including business development, projects, finance, sales and senior leadership teams.
Drive
legal awareness and capability building across functions.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)
from a recognized institution.
Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.)
will be an added advantage.
Experience
10+
years of post-qualification experience in legal roles, preferably within real estate, law firms or related industries.
Significant
experience in title due diligence, land acquisition, transaction structuring and transaction closure.
Proven
track record of handling and resolving complex litigation matters.
Experience
managing legal teams and partnering with senior business stakeholders.
Key Competencies
Deep
expertise in land acquisition, title due diligence and transaction closure.
Strong
knowledge of property laws, land laws, registration processes and real estate regulations.
Extensive
experience in litigation management and dispute resolution.
Strong
understanding of RERA compliance requirements, including quarterly and annual filings.
Proven
ability to manage legal risks while delivering commercially practical solutions.
Excellent
drafting, negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Strong
commercial acumen with a focus on efficiency, cost optimization and business enablement.
