Senior Legal Executive - Architectural Design Firm - Dadar (W) Mumbai

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Legal Executive
Department: Legal
Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Builder
Experience Required: 5-6 Years
Reporting To: Director / Management

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Legal Executive with 5-6 years of relevant experience in the Real Estate, Construction, or Builder industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing legal matters related to contractor agreements, high-value debt recovery, arbitration proceedings, MSME disputes, litigation coordination, and legal compliance.
The candidate should possess strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to independently manage multiple legal matters while coordinating with internal teams, external advocates, and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various legal agreements, including:
• Contractor Agreements
• Vendor Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Consultancy Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
• Project-related contracts and commercial agreements

Debt Recovery Management

• Handle high-value debt recovery matters and formulate legal recovery strategies.
• Issue legal notices and manage recovery proceedings.
• Coordinate with external advocates and recovery agencies.
• Track outstanding recoveries and minimize financial exposure.

Arbitration Management

• Independently manage arbitration proceedings from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate with advocates, arbitrators, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare case briefs, evidence, legal submissions, and supporting documents.
• Monitor timelines and ensure procedural compliance.

MSME Cases

• Handle MSME-related claims, disputes, and recovery matters.
• Draft necessary responses, coordinating with external legal representatives for council proceedings.
• Prepare legal responses, supporting documentation, and settlement strategies.

Real Estate Legal Matters

• Provide legal support for ongoing and upcoming real estate projects.
• Review project-related legal documents, approvals, and statutory compliances.
• Support land acquisition, construction, development, and project execution activities.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with projects.

Litigation Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with external legal counsels for ongoing litigation matters.
• Attend internal meetings and coordinate proceedings support as required (excluding court appearances)
• Maintain litigation trackers and monitor case progress.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Documentation & Legal Records

• Maintain legal databases, agreements, and case records.
• Prepare legal reports, summaries, and management updates.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and proper record management of all legal documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council will be preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 5-6 years of relevant experience in the Real Estate, Construction, or Builder industry.
• Proven experience in:
• Contractor-related legal matters
• High-value debt recovery cases
• Arbitration proceedings
• MSME disputes
• Litigation coordination & liaison
• Contract drafting and negotiation

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, contract laws, and regulatory compliances.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of arbitration, debt recovery, and MSME regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Commercial and business acumen
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Decision-making and risk assessment capabilities

Regards,

Lav Chokhani

Talent Corner HR Services

9620166969

lav.chokhani@talentcorner.in

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