Senior Legal Advisor

Primary Purpose: To design, develop and implement strategic and operational legal frameworks for the real estate business of the Organization.Key Activities (Critical activities of the job)Legal advisory responsibilities- Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the management and resolution of a diverse range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters. - Advise on civil/criminal matters that should be directed to external counsel, liaise with and assist external counsel to pursue civil/criminal matters. - Research, analyse and interpret complex policies, legal and regulatory issues, to prepare high quality and articulate submissions, reviews and recommendations. - Provide expert knowledge that adds value to decision makers to enhance the decision-making process and improve the efficacy of the activities of the Organization. - Lead and monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department's service on time for day to day operations. - To ensure policy, legal and regulatory compliance is met with and that risk is identified, minimized and managed. - Proactively assess and respond to the impact of changes in the operating environment on relevant legislation, legal, policy and regulatory frameworks applicable to the Organization.Legal implementation responsibilities- Take instructions/directions from Legal Head before commencing/initiating any work received from other departments of the Organization. - Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Organization i.e. prepare writs, defences, submissions and other pleadings in civil/criminal cases both "for and against" the Organization. - Carry out legal research and analysis, identifying important issues and apprising the Organization of emerging legal trends from court decision and tendering advice to avoid unwarranted litigation matters. - Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements. - Monitor legal obligations under contracts and agreements to ensure compliance. - Maintain database of the status of all court matters involving the Organization. - Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of policies of Organization.Liaison responsibility- Work closely with Business Development Team to de-risk the land/real estate acquisition process by: - Acquisition of property/project - Legal due diligence of property. - Attend meetings with property owners/developers/Member of the Societies. - Issue public notice for inviting claims of third party who may have claims on property which Organization intends to purchase/develop. - To issue Title Certificate for the property/project and further to prepare all documentations required to complete the said acquisition. - Assist CRM Team to handle customer complaints/queries and maintain great customer service experience. - Be an active memeber in the discussions for making strategies for large scale acquisition. - Work with accounts department for processing of various Fee Bills of external advocates/counsels/solicitors/ search clerks and settlements.Knowledge upgrade:- Keep abreast of contemporary legal advancements and develop innovative policy and legal options in response to challenging operational requirements to expand and deliver the core business of the Organization.Qualification:- LLBPrior Experience:- Minimum 10 years extensive experience in handling legal matters as a practicing Attorney-at-Law or in a corporate environment.Expected Competencies/Personality Attributes:- Technical understanding of the business and operations of the Organization - Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written). - Problem solving and analytical skills. - Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. - Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and maintain information confidentiality. - Commitment to working in a collaborative, team environment. - Ability to network and form high quality working relationships with stakeholders - Should be able to embrace and adapt to technology required to fulfill responsibilities of this position.