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.

Experience
17 - 22 Years

Employment type
Permanent

Work arrangement
No