Dy. Manager - Legal (Commercial)

Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with leasing, asset management, finance, projects, and facility teams.
Provide timely legal inputs on business proposals and operational issues.

Work arrangement
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