Job Title: Head - Legal

Location: Kolkata, India

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal professional to lead the legal function for our real estate business headquartered in Kolkata. The ideal candidate must possess deep expertise in land acquisition, legal due diligence, and property-related matters, with a proven track record of managing complex legal portfolios in the real estate or infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Land Acquisition & Property Law

- Lead, strategise, and oversee all land acquisition initiatives, including outright purchases, joint ventures, and development agreements.

- Ensure compliance with local land laws, RERA, and other statutory requirements.

- Review, negotiate, and finalise land purchase agreements, title clearance documents, MoUs, sale deeds, and conveyance documents.

2. Legal Due Diligence

- Conduct thorough legal due diligence for land and property transactions.

- Identify legal risks and provide actionable solutions to mitigate them.

- Ensure a clear and marketable title of properties before acquisition or development.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

- Manage and oversee property and land-related litigation.

- Coordinate with external counsel and represent the company in courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.

- Ensure efficient resolution of disputes related to land titles, encroachments, and tenancy.

4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure full legal compliance with applicable laws, including RERA, Urban Land Ceiling Act, Stamp Duty Acts, Registration Acts, Environment Regulations, etc.

- Liaise with local government bodies, municipal corporations, and legal authorities.

5. Documentation & Contract Management

- Draft, review, and vet commercial contracts, lease deeds, construction agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.

- Maintain a centralised repository of legal documents and ensure documentation hygiene.

6. Advisory & Risk Management

- Advise the management on the legal implications of strategic business decisions.

- Monitor changes in the legal and regulatory environment and ensure proactive compliance.

- Implement robust legal risk management frameworks across functions.

7. Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and mentor the internal legal team.

- Coordinate with external legal consultants and law firms as needed.

- Drive legal best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Profile:

- Qualification: LLB / LLM from a reputed university

- Experience: Minimum 20+ years of core legal experience, especially in real estate, infrastructure, or property law

- Location Preference: Candidates with prior experience in West Bengal land laws or Eastern India markets will be preferred

Skills Required:

- Strong command over property law, transfer of property, contract law, and corporate legal practices

- Proven track record in managing complex land acquisitions and title clearances

- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills

- Sound understanding of RERA and local regulatory frameworks