Dy. General Manager - Legal

Key Responsibilities

1. Retail, Commercial 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 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.