Lenskart - Assistant Manager - Legal - LLB/LLM (4-8 yrs)

AM - Legal

About the role:

- We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel for our Real Estate team.

- As a Legal Counsel - Real Estate, you will be responsible for handling the legal aspects of the company's real estate transactions, focusing on lease agreements for retail stores.

- The role demands strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease deeds, as well as managing the ancillary documentation and internal processes related to property leasing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on properties to be leased by the company, ensuring all legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met before entering into any lease agreements.

- Drafting & Reviewing Lease Deeds: Draft, review, and negotiate lease deeds and related agreements for retail stores leased by the company, ensuring the company's best interests are protected in all aspects.

- Ancillary Documentation Review: Review and manage all ancillary legal documents related to real estate leases, such as guarantor agreements, subleases, and amendments.

- Contract Management & Safekeeping: Ensure the safekeeping and proper management of all lease contracts. This includes maintaining a contract master, coordinating registrations, and implementing efficient internal workflow management tools.

- Internal Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, including the Real Estate, Finance, and Operations departments, to ensure timely execution of lease agreements and compliance with internal policies.

- Legal Advisory: Provide sound legal advice on various real estate matters, guiding internal stakeholders through complex legal processes and resolving any legal issues related to real estate transactions.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.

- 4+ years of experience in real estate law, specifically in leasing and contract

- Management, ideally in a corporate or retail setting.

- Strong understanding of real estate laws, contract law, and related regulations.

- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease deeds, property agreements and other legal documents.

- Ability to handle due diligence and manage property-related legal documentation effectively.

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Strong communication and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team in a fast-growing company.

- Competitive salary package with potential for growth.

- A chance to play a key role in managing the company's real estate portfolio.