The Legal Head will lead and manage all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for construction and real\-estate projects across Goa. This role will focus on land acquisition, RERA compliance, construction contracts, statutory approvals, environmental \& coastal regulations, and management of disputes/litigation. The role ensures all operations remain legally safeguarded and compliant with central and Goa state\-specific regulations.
Land \& Property Legal Goa Focus
* Conduct end\-to\-end **land due diligence in Goa**, including
- Title verification, mutation records, Form I \& XIV, tenancy checks
- Communidade land matters
- Conversion of land (Sanad / Town \& Country Planning approvals)
- Coordinate with local bodies such as **TCP, PDA, Panchayat/Municipal councils**, Revenue Dept. and other state authorities.
Regulatory \& Statutory Approvals
Ensure timely compliance with Goa\-specific requirements including
- **Goa Town \& Country Planning Act**
- **Goa Land Revenue Code**
- **Goa Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules – RERA**
- **BOCW, Pollution Control Board, Fire \& Safety, CRZ norms (for coastal areas)**
- Approvals related to **construction licenses, occupancy certificates**, and environmental clearances.
Construction Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate **construction contracts, EPC agreements, subcontractor and vendor contracts**.
- Manage risks related to delays, penalties, variations, and project claims.
- Maintain contract documentation and ensure legal compliance across project lifecycle.
Litigation \& Dispute Resolution
- Represent the company in **civil courts, arbitration**, labour tribunals, and other legal forums in Goa.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and ensure timely action on all cases.
Labour \& Worker Compliance
* Oversee compliance under
- **Contract Labor Act**
- **BOCW Act**
- **Shops \& Establishments Act (for HO and admin sites)**
- **Minimum Wages \& statutory benefits applicable in Goa**
- Support HR and Project teams with worker grievance resolution, safety matters, and contractor compliance audits.
Corporate Governance \& Risk Management
- Monitor legal risks and regulatory changes applicable to Goa’s construction industry.
- Conduct periodic legal audits at sites and HO.
- Ensure company policies are aligned with state and central legal requirements.
Leadership \& Advisory
- Lead internal legal staff and external counsel network in Goa.
- Conduct training on contract \& compliance awareness.
- Provide strategic legal opinions to management on business decisions.
- *Skills \& Competencies**
- Strong knowledge of **construction laws, RERA, CRZ, land \& revenue codes in Goa**.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision\-making skills.
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations across Government, Site Teams, Consultants, and Management.
- Familiarity with **local administrative procedures** in Goa.
- *Qualifications \& Experience**
- LLB (Mandatory) \| LLM preferred
- **10 years** legal experience, with minimum **5 years in construction/real estate in Goa or Western region**
- Proven track record in **land legalities, statutory approvals, and arbitration cases**
Ability to handle multilingual communication (English, Hindi, Konkani)
Pay: ₹60,000\.00 \- ₹120,000\.00 per month
Benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person