Dy. General Manager - Legal

Key Responsibilities 1. Retail, Commercial Leasing & Documentation Draft, review, and negotiate lease deeds, agreements to lease, leave & license agreements, renewals, amendments, and termination agreements for office and retail assets. Structure and vet retail mall documentation , including occupier agreements, fit-out agreements, CAM agreements, and signage rights. Ensure documentation is legally robust, commercially aligned, and lessor-favourable , with clear allocation of risks and obligations. 2. Contract Management Handle a wide range of commercial contracts , including: Service provider agreements Facility management agreements Power supply / utilities agreements Marketing and branding arrangements Develop and standardise templates, clauses, and playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency. 3. Negotiation & Deal Support Actively participate in commercial negotiations with tenants, retailers, and counterparties. Provide pragmatic legal solutions balancing risk and business requirements. Support business teams in deal structuring and closure timelines . 4. Risk Mitigation & Compliance Identify and mitigate legal risks in leasing and commercial arrangements. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including: Transfer of Property Act Stamp laws and registration requirements RERA (where applicable) Local municipal and development regulations Review and advise on insurance, indemnity, liability, and exit provisions . 5. Dispute Management Support Assist in handling tenant disputes, defaults, and enforcement actions , including termination and repossession. Coordinate with external counsel where required. Draft notices for breach, termination, and recovery . 6. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with leasing, asset management, finance, projects, and facility teams . Provide timely legal inputs on business proposals and operational issues. Key Skills & Competencies Strong expertise in commercial leasing (office and retail) . Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail. Ability to provide solution-oriented, business-friendly legal advice . High level of ownership, responsiveness, and stakeholder management . Strong understanding of real estate laws and regulatory framework in India . Qualifications & Experience LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university. 10+ years of experience in real estate / commercial contracts, preferably with a real estate developer, law firm, or corporate legal team. Demonstrated experience in handling large-scale office and retail leasing transactions . Preferred Experience Exposure to mall leasing / retail portfolio management . Experience in standardisation of legal documents and processes . Familiarity with multi-city leasing operations .