Senior Legal Manager

Job Title: Legal Manager / Legal Counsel

Location: Indore

Experience: 8–9 Years

Working Days: 5 Days

Reporting To: Associate Director

Position Summary

West Pioneer India is hiring a Legal Manager / Legal Counsel with strong experience in mall and retail real estate. The role involves managing litigation and non-litigation matters, supporting leasing and operations teams, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across mall operations.

Key Responsibilities1. Litigation Management

• Handle litigation related to:
• Tenant disputes, consumer complaints, civil & commercial suits
• Arbitration, recovery, and regulatory matters
• Coordinate with external advocates and law firms
• Track case progress, filings, and hearings
• Draft legal documents: notices, affidavits, pleadings, replies
• Support dispute resolution, mediation, and settlements

2. Non-Litigation & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate:
• Lease Deeds & Leave & License Agreements
• MOUs, NDAs, and commercial agreements
• Vendor and facility management contracts
• Manage tenant lifecycle documentation:
• Onboarding, renewals, exits, amendments
• Vet agreements related to:
• Marketing, branding, fit-outs, and mall services

3. Mall & Real Estate Legal Support

• Provide advisory on:
• Property and tenancy laws
• Retail leasing frameworks
• Mall operational legal issues
• Ensure compliance in:
• Signage, branding, parking usage
• CAM (Common Area Maintenance) matters
• Support leasing and operations teams on legal queries

4. Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with:
• Property laws, contract laws
• Local municipal regulations
• RERA and real estate norms
• Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies

5. Risk Management & Advisory

• Identify legal risks in transactions and operations
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to internal legal policies and SOPs

Desired Candidate Profile

• LLB from a recognized institution
• 8–9 years of post-qualification experience
• Mandatory experience in mall / retail real estate
• Strong exposure to litigation and contract management
• Expertise in lease documentation and commercial agreements
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Litigation Coordination
• Real Estate & Mall Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail

Selection Process

• 1–2 Rounds of Interview
• Face-to-face at Head Office (Breach Candy)

Important Note

This role strictly requires candidates with mall or retail real estate experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹399,056.28 - ₹1,528,439.60 per year

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Total years of experience?
• Do you have working experience in Real Estated?

Work Location: In person