Corporate Legal Counsel

Job Description Summary Primary Job responsibilities We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Manager with a strong background in real estate laws to join our client in the commercial real estate industry. The ideal candidate must over 10 years of experience handling lease agreements, land sale and purchase transactions, litigations, legal notices, M&A transactions, vendor contracts, and government approvals. Prior experience in a reputable law firm and as an in-house counsel and an ability to work across diverse legal and compliance matters are highly preferred. - Draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements, sale deeds, vendor contracts, financing agreements and other commercial contracts - Manage and advise on legal notices, litigations and dispute resolution and regulatory issues - Ensure timely government approvals, regulatory compliances, and liaison with authorities - Support land acquisition, leasing, project financing and due diligence processes across multiple projects - Identify and mitigate legal risks across business operations - Maintain legal documentation and support internal teams - Transaction management and coordination with internal teams and external advisors - Corporate restructuring and merger and demerger - Advise on general corporate laws and stamp duty matters Pre-requisites - 10+ years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, with deep knowledge of property and leasing matters - Academic qualification – LLB (LLM & CS are added advantage, but not mandatory)- Strong understanding of local real estate laws, government processes, and compliance requirements - Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking - A self-starter with strong stakeholder management skills - Practical and results-driven team player - Prior law firm experience is an advantage