Corporate Counsel/Legal Associate

About the Job Opportunity
For our in-house legal team, we are looking for a law graduate, with 1-4 years of relevant work experience, who is organized, detail oriented, has high ownership and urgency, and a robust knowledge of law. They will be responsible for all the in-house legal needs including regulatory compliances, researching, drafting and briefing/coordinating with external counsels including Senior Counsel and former ASG Mr. Paras Kuhad. Occasionally, the role will involve doing the legal legwork for new investment opportunities including distressed transactions, land acquisitions and setting up new entities including NBFC licensing. They will be reporting directly to the senior most management of the group that includes rank holder Chartered Accountants, MBAs from premier institutes and a Wharton graduate.

Job Description

1. Understand the business requirements and brief senior advocates for the matters under structuring/ drafting and vetting of various documents/due-diligence reports and litigation in consumer forums.
2. Structuring, negotiating, and drafting legal documents and correspondence.
3. Stay updated on and interpret state and central policies and laws related to real estate/affordable housing, building approvals including local building bye-laws and RERA.
4. Maintain proper documentation, compliance checklists and do regular tracking w.r.t. land records, approvals, and related transactions.
5. Responsible for applying and following up with consultants for obtaining necessary statutory approvals and clearances from local and state urban planning and other authorities.
6. Work on new investment opportunities including distressed transactions, land acquisitions and setting up new entities including NBFC licensing.