Job Position: HEAD- LEGAL

Job Location: Chandigarh

Experience: 15-20 Years

Age- 40-45 years

Qualification: Bachelors / Masters in Law

Desired Profile: preference will be given to candidates from Real Estate Company.

Budget – 25 LPA TO 30 LPA

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise the company on the litigation risks of possible business decisions, providing preventive counselling with respect to the legal risks associated with business practices
• Develop strategy with both inside and outside counsel in response to civil litigation and regulatory inquiries (including negotiating settlement agreements where appropriate
• Participate in high level planning organizing meetings and give legal advices to avoid any ban and lawsuit
• Develop and manage the budget of the Legal function
• Oversee the Legal function, including assuring that high quality legal services are provided through oversight of day-to-day
• Perform due diligence in deals/tie-ups and provide the report to the relevant parties / internal clients
• Assess legal documents of the organization and to ensure legal protection of the organization
• Ensure legal compliance in terms of tax payments, assets maintenance, agreements of lease and other obligations are fulfilled in time
• Resolve legal deals and assess the real estate value on behalf of the organization
• Manage litigations and lawsuits, providing legal guidance to the company wherever required
• Monitor and minimize the costs incurred in litigations, penalty, claim amounts paid
• Keep abreast of the latest changes in laws and legal regulations
• Manage other legal matters and projects as requested by the Chief Executive Officer.

1. Regulatory Compliance & Approvals

• Ensure full compliance with RERA Punjab, including project registrations, updates, quarterly compliances, and handling queries/notices.
• Liaison with PUDA, GMADA, MC Chandigarh, DTCP, Town & Country Planning, Pollution Control Board, Fire Department, Environment Department, and other statutory bodies for approvals and NOCs.
• Manage legal processes related to land acquisition, land use changes (CLU), building plan sanctions, and completion/occupation certificates.

2. Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet legal documents including:

o Sale deeds, agreements to sell, builder-buyer agreements

o Lease deeds, collaboration agreements, MOUs

o Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Indemnities

• Ensure accuracy and legal soundness in all property-related documentation.

3. Disputes & Litigation Management

• Handle consumer complaints, civil disputes, RERA cases, arbitration matters, and coordinate with external legal counsel.
• Prepare replies, affidavits, and documentation for courts/RERA authorities.

4. Due Diligence

• Conduct title verification and legal due diligence for land parcels and joint venture projects.
• Assess risks and provide recommendations to management.

5. Government Liaison & Coordination

• Maintain strong relationships with government officials and departments for timely processing of approvals.
• Proactively follow up for sanctions, NOCs, renewals, and compliance-related submissions.

6. Internal Advisory

• Advise management on legal implications of business decisions, new regulations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Train internal teams on RERA, compliance requirements, and legal processes.

7. Liaisoning & Co-ordination

➢ Department of, Local Bodies & Town Country Planning, Local Bodies of Haryana, Punjab for Change of Land Use, license & various other approvals

➢ Pollution Control Boards of Haryana, Punjab, regarding Environment Clearance, N.O.C, consent to Establish, Consent to operate

➢ Real Estate Regulatory Authority of Punjab for registration of projects

➢ Departments of Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) for approval of SPV Power Plant

➢ HVPNL, DHBVN, PSPCL, PSTCL for clearance of feasibility, right of way for transmission of lines. Chief Inspector Electrical of Haryana, Punjab for inspection of transformer.

➢ HSIDC, Punjab Investment Board, Punjab Small industries & export Corporation for approval of mega residential & Industrial Projects

8. Land Acquisition: -

➢ Identification the land for residential & commercial development,

➢ Negotiation of terms and condition property rates with owners, Due–Diligence of revenue records.

➢ Title verification, evaluation of land, consolidation of Land in Punjab.

➢ Registration of land, transfer of land,

➢ Execution of lease Deeds, Deed of Conveyance, Measurement,

➢ Settlement of issues pertaining to land with Authority & Owners

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of RERA Punjab, PUDA/GMADA regulations, and municipal by laws.
• Strong experience in liaisoning with government authorities.
• Expertise in real estate laws, land laws, and construction compliance.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle litigation, consumer issues, and regulatory matters independently.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per hour

Work Location: In person