Assistant Manager - Legal
Godrej Industries Group
About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our
businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries
www.godrejindustries.com
About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125+year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.
www.godrejproperties.com
Job Purpose
The focus area for the role will be drafting and reviewing the real estate documents, customer documents, service agreements and handling other real estate assignments including RERA/customer/ other litigations.
The scope of work is mentioned in detail in the tabulation below:
- Real Estate Transactions & Documentation
- Draft and review transaction documents including Term Sheets, Agreements to Sell, Sale Deeds, Development Agreements, Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents.
- Assist in conducting title due diligence and identifying legal risks.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to facilitate timely closure of transactions.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Manage litigation across various judicial/quasi-judicial forums.
- Draft and review pleadings, legal notices, replies, written submissions, affidavits and briefing notes.
- Coordinate with external advocates /counsels, monitor case progress and ensure timely filings.
- Attend court hearings, conferences with counsel, wherever required.
- Maintain litigation trackers and provide periodic updates to management.
- Contract Management
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and vendor agreements.
- Develop and maintain standard templates, legal precedents and drafting guidelines to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Knowledge Management & Process Excellence
- Monitor changes in laws, regulations and judicial precedents impacting the real estate sector.
- Prepare legal updates and knowledge notes.
- Ensure adherence to internal legal processes, approval matrices and documentation standards.
- Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare periodic legal MIS relating to transactions, litigation, compliances and key legal risks.
- Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, external consultants and government authorities, wherever required.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess
- Strong understanding of fundamental principles of Indian law.
- Sound knowledge of real estate laws, including title due diligence, property documentation and land transactions.
- Exposure to both transactional work and litigation/dispute resolution.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical and research skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- High level of ownership, attention to detail and professional ethics.
- Candidates with experience in a real estate developer, reputed law firm or in-house legal team handling real estate matters will be preferred.
6–8 years
Benefits
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
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 it has been 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 recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, 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.