Senior Associate-General Counsel

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate – Legal to provide legal support across real estate transactions, leasing, commercial contracts, and corporate/transactional matters. The role will involve drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing legal documents while identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize real estate and leasing documents including LOIs, Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Leave & License Agreements, Confirmation Deeds, Rectification Deeds, Cancellation Deeds, Declarations, Undertakings, Indemnities and Powers of Attorney.
• Handle corporate and transactional documentation including Term Sheets, Shareholder Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, NDAs and Financing Documents.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements such as Project Management Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Supply Agreements, SLAs, Construction Contracts and Service Agreements.
• Work closely with Leasing, Retailer, Business and other cross-functional teams for end-to-end execution of legal documentation.
• Coordinate with retailers, consultants and authorities for stamping, registration and execution of legal documents.
• Draft and respond to legal notices, letters and contractual correspondence with various stakeholders.
• Conduct title due diligence and legal review of properties, identifying potential legal and title-related risks.
• Maintain leasing documentation trackers, contract repositories and legal records.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual, transactional and operational matters.
• Liaise with and manage external legal counsels to ensure timely and cost-effective legal support.

Candidate Profile

• LLB qualification is mandatory.
• 8–12 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in Real Estate / Retail / Hospitality / Hospitals / Premise Management preferred.
• Strong experience in real estate documentation, leasing and commercial contracts.
• Hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements.
• Good understanding of property/title due diligence and legal risk assessment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, external counsel, consultants and authorities.
• Comfortable working with digital tools, legal systems and contract management platforms.