Ensure that the projects maintain a strong and consistent legal compliance record and also are completed and operated as per statutory/regulatory norms and no penalty clauses are invoked against the Company
Ensure and oversee timely submission of relevant documents and returns to external stakeholders / regulatory authorities and represent the company for resolution of any legal issue or escalation
Ensures that the negotiations with contractors/vendors/clients are carried out smoothly and if required get involved into resolution of any disputes/litigations
Ensure due diligence is carried out to prove clear title in case of land acquisition, participate in negotiations and drive timely documentation and closure
Drive the legal negotiations personally with key clients like anchors/national clients alongwith Director/VP- Leasing and ensure that his team takes care of the legal negotiations with other mini anchors.
Drafting of various agreements like Leave & License, Lease, Franchisee, CAM agreements, etc….
Represent the Company before various regulatory authorities/Courts of law for resolution of any legal issues
Ensure effective litigation management of all cases –identification, appointment and management of external litigation partners, filing of cases and monitoring their progress, and provide timely updates to the business leadership
Ensure timely goal setting, monitoring, review of performance parameters and feedback to team members
Ensure safe and custody of all original documents by the respective legal teams.
Ensure effective litigation management of all cases –identification, appointment and management of external litigation partners, filing of cases and monitoring their progress, and provide timely updates to the business leadership
Advanced knowledge of legal administration, especially contract related matters
In-depth understanding of the development / construction business in the retail and hospitality sectors
Drafting agreements like Development, Sale, Lease, Leave & License etc.
Statutory/ Regulatory Compliance Management
Knowledge of leasing administration process
Negotiation skills
Experience Requirements
2 - 4 years
Educational Requirements
Bachelor/Honors
Skills
Successfully completed BSc in Law or Juris Doctor degree,Software skills-MS Office-advanced level (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). Knowledge of MS Project will be an advantage .