Senior Legal Manager

24 hours ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Neelyog Group Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Title: Senior Legal Manager

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 8-10 years (Minimum 5-6 years in Mumbai Real Estate Legal Matters)

Qualification: LLB / LLM

Age Range: 35 to 45 years

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Legal Manager to lead and manage legal matters for our real estate business in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of property laws, experience in real estate litigation, and the ability to coordinate with internal departments, law firms, and government authorities to ensure the companys legal interests are protected.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with internal departments (HODs) and external law firms/ lawyers; attend conferences with counsels and provide regular legal updates to management on all pending matters.
  • Prepare detailed legal briefs, Fact summaries, and analysis for litigation and advisory matters.
  • Maintain and update documents such as List of Dates, Case Status, Synopsis, One-Pager, and Smart Notes for all legal cases.
  • Draft and finalize applications, replies, and official correspondence for submission to Police Stations, SRA, MCGM, Slum Societies, and other government bodies, etc.
  • Represent the Company/Group and file Vakalatnama, appear before various authorities including RERA, High Court, City Civil Court, Small Causes Court, Consumer Forum, SRA, GRC, and other quasi-judicial bodies in Mumbai & Thane.
  • Independently draft legal documents including applications, replies, legal notices, and responses to correspondence from slum dwellers, MCGM / SRA, Collectors Office, etc.
  • Maintain a comprehensive Legal MIS and conduct legal research as required.
  • Vet correspondence involving potential litigation; take timely and appropriate action to protect the company's/Group's interests.
  • Explore and negotiate possible out-of-court settlements where applicable.
  • Stay updated with the latest judgments, circulars, and amendments in real estate laws; maintain awareness of the specialization areas of various law firms and counsels.

Functional Competencies:

  • Proven experience in the Real Estate Industry (preferably in Mumbai)
  • Strong expertise in legal drafting, litigation handling, and court procedures

  • In-depth understanding of:

  • SRA Projects Litigation

  • Maharashtra Land Revenue Code
  • Bombay Tenancy & Agricultural Lands Act
  • RERA compliance and documentation
  • Contract Act and other relevant laws

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Excellent command over written and verbal English & Marathi communication
  • Leadership qualities with the ability to manage and mentor junior legal staff
  • Proactive and result-oriented self-starter
  • Highly system-oriented with the ability to work with digital tools and platforms
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and legal research databases

Preferred Candidate Profile:

  • LLB or LLM with 8–10 years of total legal experience
  • Minimum 6–8 years of Real Estate legal experience in Mumbai
  • Hands-on experience in litigation, SRA, government liaison, and property-related legal documentation
  • Strong professional network with law firms and government legal bodies

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