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[Urgent] Legal Head for Leading Real Estate

[Urgent] Legal Head for Leading Real Estate

Acme ServicesMumbai, Maharashtra, India
9 days ago
Job description

Job Purpose

The In-House Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing all corporate legal matters, ensuring compliance with Indian

laws (particularly the Companies Act, 2013), providing strategic legal guidance, and managing high-stakes arbitration and

dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will bring not only deep legal expertise but also strong leadership and strategic vision,

with a proven track record of managing legal teams, advising senior management, and driving compliance and risk manage-

ment initiatives.

This role requires a dynamic and solution-oriented legal professional with a keen understanding of both legal and business

objectives, enabling the company to grow while safeguarding its interests.

Major Accountabilities

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

  • Lead arbitration and dispute resolution efforts, including pre-litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and structuring

favorable terms in settlements thereby managing the company's position in the arbitration proceedings.

  • Provide strategic direction for managing legal disputes and advise senior management on the optimal course of action in
  • litigation and arbitration. Advise on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation and concili-

    ation, to avoid protracted litigation and ensure quicker resolutions.

    Litigation and Regulatory Matters :

  • Oversee and manage the company's litigation strategy, acting as the primary legal advisor on litigation matters.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex legal issues and ensure that the company's legal strategies align with
  • overall business goals.

  • Advise on compliance with Indian regulatory authorities such as SEBI, RBI, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance (Companies Act, 2013) :

  • Advise senior management on corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and
  • related regulations.

  • Lead the preparation of corporate filings, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and statutory documents, ensuring
  • timely compliance with legal requirements.

  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company's operations.
  • Contract Management and Negotiation :

  • Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of various business contracts, ensuring legal enforceability and minimizing
  • risk exposure.

  • Identify potential legal risks in business agreements and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure that all contracts and agreements align with the company's business objectives and legal requirements under
  • Indian law.

    Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy and Protection :

  • Direct the company's approach to intellectual property management, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and
  • trade secrets.

  • Ensure the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights, handling disputes, registrations,
  • and licensing agreements.

  • Manage IP portfolios, ensuring compliance with relevant IP laws and maximizing value.
  • Risk Management and Legal Advisory :

  • Identify legal risks in business operations and lead efforts to mitigate risks through sound legal advice and policy imple-
  • mentation.

  • Collaborate with senior management and business units to provide proactive legal support for strategic initiatives, ac-
  • quisitions, and new business ventures.

  • Advise on legal aspects of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restruc-
  • turing.

    Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions :

  • Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
  • Manage due diligence processes, negotiate transaction terms, and ensure compliance with Indian laws and regulatory
  • approvals.

  • Oversee the integration of new acquisitions or business units, ensuring legal compliance at every stage.
  • Stakeholder and Board-Level Support :

  • Regularly interact with the board of directors and senior leadership, providing updates on legal risks, regulatory chang-
  • es, and key legal matters affecting the business.

  • Advise on corporate governance and shareholder relations, and represent the company in shareholder meetings and
  • corporate events.

  • Lead the legal team in preparing presentations, reports, and legal opinions for the board and other key stakeholders.
  • Educational Qualification :

  • Degree (LLB / LLM) from a recognized Indian law school.
  • Experience

  • Atleast 10 years of experience in handling litigation and arbitrations
  • In-depth knowledge of the Company Law and the associated Companies Act, 2013, Indian Contract Act,1 1872, Indian
  • Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and related dispute resolution procedures and other related regulations.

    Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with board members, senior management, and external stakeholders.
  • Leadership abilities to manage a team and drive a compliance-focused culture.
  • Multilingual proficiency in languages relevant to the region, such as Hindi, Marathi, etc. is a plus.
  • Key Performance Indictors

  • Accuracy and timeliness of statutory filings and disclosures.
  • Quality of support provided to the Board and Committees.
  • Effectiveness in handling litigation and other legal matters.
  • Updated on the amendments and revisions in the related acts / provisions.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction, including shareholders and regulators.
  • Work Environment

  • The role involves a dynamic and high-pressure environment, with regular engagement with senior leadership and exter-
  • nal stakeholders.

  • Travel may be required for regulatory meetings, investor engagements, and board meetings.
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