Dy. Manager - Legal (Commercial)

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.