Legal Counsel – Real Estate & AIF Funds-5-12-BKC-Mumbai

Role : Legal Counsel – Real Estate & AIF Funds

Location : BKC,Mumbai

Qualification : LLM

Experience : 5 to 12 Years

Job Description :

The Legal Counsel who will oversee legal and regulatory matters related to real

estate investments and AIF fund management. This includes structuring investment, ensuring

compliance with SEBI regulations, managing property transactions, and mitigating legal risks

across the fund lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

 Fund Structuring & Compliance :

 Advise on the legal structuring of AIFs (Category II and III), including drafting of fund

documents (PPM, trust deeds, contribution agreements).

 Ensure compliance with SEBI AIF Regulations, Companies Act, FEMA, and other

applicable laws.

 Liaise with SEBI and other regulatory bodies for registrations, filings, and

clarifications.

 Real Estate Transactions :

 Conduct legal due diligence for property acquisitions and disposals.

 Draft and negotiate lease deeds, sale agreements, development agreements, and

joint ventures.

 Ensure title verification and compliance with local property laws.

 Investor & Stakeholder Management :

 Review investor agreements and disclosures to ensure legal clarity and protection.

 Address investor queries and support fundraising activities from a legal standpoint.

 Risk & Litigation Management :

 Identify legal risks in fund operations and real estate transactions.

 Manage litigation and coordinate with external counsel for dispute resolution.

 Documentation & Governance :

 Maintain legal documentation for fund and asset operations.

 Support board and investment committee meetings with legal inputs and minutes.

Education

Master of Law (M.L / L.L.M)

Skills Required

Aif, FEMA