Legal Manager

Job Title: Legal Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Joining Requirement: Immediate joiners will be given preference

Reporting To: Managing Director

About US:

The Headquarters is Hyderabad most prestigious provider of luxury commercial office spaces, offering fully furnished offices, managed offices, coworking solutions, and flexible short-term rentals. Strategically located near metro stations and business hubs, we are redefining workspace experiences by delivering best-in-class infrastructure, seamless operations, and premium services.

We are seeking a highly competent Legal Manager to oversee, manage, and safeguard all legal aspects of our business operations. This is a strategic role directly reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for ensuring compliance, contract integrity, risk management, and dispute resolution, thereby protecting the companys long-term business interests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and finalize a wide range of legal agreements, including:

• Lease Agreements (commercial and co-working spaces)

• Service Agreements (facility, IT, housekeeping, vendor contracts)
• Vendor Contracts & NDAs

• Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)

• Negotiate terms with landlords, clients, vendors, and stakeholders to minimize risk and safeguard company interests.

• Maintain standardized templates for recurring agreements to ensure consistency and efficiency.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure strict compliance with real estate, corporate, and commercial laws (including RERA, labor laws, property laws, and local municipal regulations).
• Conduct title scrutiny, due diligence, and land registration checks before finalizing property-related contracts.
• Stay updated with evolving regulatory frameworks, assess their impact on operations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish internal compliance processes and ensure adherence by relevant departments.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Handle and manage litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation matters related to lease agreements, service disputes, or regulatory issues.
• Prepare legal responses, draft notices, and represent the company in legal proceedings when required.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel for specialized cases, ensuring cost-effective and result-oriented strategies.
• Maintain a preventive legal strategy to minimize disputes and strengthen business safeguards.

4. Advisory & Internal Legal Support

• Provide legal advisory support directly to the Managing Director and senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Assist in structuring business deals, partnerships, and vendor tie-ups from a legal standpoint.
• Review company policies, HR guidelines, and operational procedures to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Conduct periodic legal awareness and compliance training sessions for employees.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain a centralized repository of all legal documents, contracts, and regulatory filings.
• Track contract renewal dates, license expirations, and statutory filings.
• Generate periodic reports for the Managing Director and senior leadership, highlighting compliance status, litigation updates, and risk assessments.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary legal documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: LLB (mandatory) from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in corporate legal roles, preferably within real estate, commercial leasing, hospitality, or coworking industries.

• Strong expertise in:

• Drafting & negotiating lease agreements, service/vendor contracts.

• Title verification, land registration, due diligence, and RERA compliance.

• Litigation handling, arbitration, and dispute resolution.

• Excellent contract drafting, legal research, negotiation, and advisory skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and legal documentation software.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and ability to work independently.
• Immediate availability is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a premium and fast-growing brand in commercial real estate.
• Direct exposure to strategic decision-making with the Managing Director.
• Hands-on involvement in high-value lease agreements and corporate-level negotiations.
• A dynamic and growth-oriented work culture with opportunities for career advancement.
• Health insurance and employee benefits as per company policy.