Deputy General Manager

About Godrej Properties Limited Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation sustainability and excellence to the real estate industry Each Godrej Properties development combines a 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting edge design technology and sustainability In FY 2021 Godrej Properties emerged as the largest developer in India by the value and volume of residential sales achieved Godrej Properties has deeply focused on sustainable development In 2010 GPL committed that all of its developments would be third party certified green buildings In 2020 2021 and again in 2022 the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ranked GPL 1 globally amongst listed residential developers for its sustainability and ESG practices In 2017 GPL was one of the founding partners of the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium SHLC whose mission is to spread sustainable development practices across the Indian real estate sector In recent years Godrej Properties has received over 300 awards and recognitions including the Porter Prize 2019 The Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the 2019 Brand Trust Report Builder of the Year at the CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards 2019 and The Economic Times Best Real Estate Brand 2018 Role Overview The Deputy General Manager DGM - Legal will oversee and manage the legal aspects of real estate transactions litigation documentation customer agreements and legal support for project and society formation This role requires extensive knowledge of litigation land laws real estate regulations and legal procedures while also ensuring compliance with statutory requirements The DGM will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders including solicitors JV partners and customers providing strategic legal advice and supporting negotiation processes Key Responsibilities 1 Litigation and Bills Management Litigation Handles litigation matters related to Consumer and RERA cases with in-depth knowledge of Maharashtra land laws and society formation-related issues Verifies bills from solicitors advocates ensuring the timely processing of payments Ensures compliance with timelines TAT for litigation and timely payments 2 Deal Evaluation and Documentation Land Records and Due Diligence Conducts thorough due diligence on land records titles deeds and potential cases as per the due diligence checklist before meetings with JV Partners Reviews statutory compliance for real estate and all applicable laws advising business development teams during negotiations with JV Partners and their legal teams Assists in determining the legal structure of the deal revenue area profit-sharing models in consultation with legal consultants Maintains comprehensive documentation of land records and related transactions Ensures effective negotiation with JV Partners and their advocates solicitors Drafting Agreements Coordinates with external legal firms for the drafting of various legal documents such as Development Agreements Term Sheets Affidavits Indemnities Power of Attorney Bank Guarantees Share Purchase Certificates etc Ensures timely approval and finalization of agreements from the Head Office HO 3 Customer Documentation and Support Customer Agreements Gathers inputs from cross-functional teams to prepare customer agreements and ancillary documents for both new and existing projects Coordinates with external legal consultants to finalize draft agreements such as Apartment Buyer Agreements possession schedules payment terms and delay clauses Reviews and finalizes clauses in customer agreements in consultation with HO ensuring timely and accurate documentation Manages the entire process of stamp duty and registration for legal documents 4 Legal Support in Society Association Formation Society Association Formation Handles all legal formalities for society association formation including registration drafting of conveyance sales deeds and lease deeds Engages with the Society Association for finalizing necessary deeds and documents 5 Legal Advisory Support Internal Legal Advisory Provides timely legal advice to internal departments on legal concerns or queries impacting various business functions Reviews contracts prepared by the Contracts team ensuring legal controls and checkpoints are integrated Contributes to the creation and maintenance of a knowledge repository regarding laws regulations and by-laws pertaining to the real estate industry Customer Legal Support Provides required documentation for customers such as documents related to housing loans name additions or property transfers Advises customers on stamp duty and other relevant legal regulations 6 Litigation Representation Court Representation Represents the company in court hearings particularly in Consumer Litigation cases Provides support in arbitration matters ensuring the company s interests are represented effectively 7 Process Adherence and Improvement Compliance and Process Adherence Complies with company-defined legal guidelines processes and project timelines Ensures high process compliance levels continuously striving for improvements in efficiency Process Improvement Identifies opportunities to improve processes and recommends ideas to enhance efficiency reduce costs and improve productivity within the legal function Actively participates in process improvement initiatives to streamline legal operations 8 People Development and Learning Self-Development and Learning Identifies self-development needs and takes proactive steps to enhance legal expertise through training education and project involvement Works effectively as a team player continuously acquiring new skills and contributing to the development of the legal team Who are we looking for Required Skills Experience LLB with 15 years of relevant legal experience in real estate litigation or related fields Strong knowledge of Maharashtra land laws real estate regulations RERA and statutory compliance Proven experience in managing legal documentation and advising on deal structures Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to engage with external legal consultants JV partners and internal stakeholders In-depth experience in handling consumer litigation arbitration matters and real estate disputes Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while ensuring adherence to legal and process guidelines Key Performance Indicators KPIs Effective and timely closure of deals with minimal legal disputes Accurate and timely documentation and legal agreements Timely processing of litigation-related bills and payments Zero delays in the formation of societies associations and related legal documentation Contributions to the knowledge repository and successful implementation of process improvements An inclusive Godrej Before you go there is something important we want to highlight There is no place for discrimination at Godrej Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company And has been for over a century It s not just in our DNA and nice to do Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster We hope this resonates with you We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer We recognize merit and encourage diversity We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race color religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members If this sounds like a role for you apply now We look forward to meeting you