Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities-

1. Commercial & Retail 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with leasing, asset management, finance, projects, and facility teams.
• Provide timely legal inputs on business proposals and operational issues.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in commercial & retail leasing (office and retail).
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to provide solution-oriented, business-friendly legal advice.
• High level of ownership, responsiveness, and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of real estate laws and regulatory framework in India.

Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to mall leasing / retail portfolio management.
• Experience in standardisation of legal documents and processes.
• Familiarity with multi-city leasing operations.