Legal Officer, Litigation & Real Estate at Tata Trusts: Apply Now!

Tata Trusts is inviting applications for the role of Legal Officer, Litigation & Real Estate for its Mumbai office. The role focuses on dispute management, real estate matters, and legal advisory support.

About the Job

Tata Trusts is hiring for the role of Legal Officer, Litigation & Real Estate. This is a full-time role for a period of three years, based in Mumbai, and reports to the Head, Legal. The position involves end-to-end handling of disputes and property-related matters for the organisation and its allied organisations, along with supporting the legal team on advisory and contractual matters.

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Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) from a reputed university in India
• 7 to 10 years of post-qualification work experience
• Preference for candidates who have worked in a well-recognised law firm
• Strong background in disputes management, litigation, real estate matters, and labour and employment laws
• Strong understanding of procedural requirements before different forums including City Civil Court, High Courts, and Regulatory Bodies
• Experience of handling matters before the Charity Commissioner will be preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle disputes, contentious matters, and real estate matters

Responsibilities

Disputes Management

• Draft, review, and finalise pleadings, applications, notices, petitions, replies, written submissions, and other litigation-related documentation
• Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, and pre-litigation matters
• Develop and advise on litigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure a comprehensive approach
• Track and monitor ongoing cases, hearings, and compliance with litigation timelines
• Prepare periodic litigation reports and updates for senior management

Real Estate Legal Matters

• Conduct or oversee title diligence of properties, provide assessments, and suggest measures to protect and strengthen the organisation’s interests
• Review and assess title documents, approvals, permissions, and related property records
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise leave and licence agreements, lease deeds, and sale/transfer deeds
• Provide and implement strategy on property-related disputes, possession issues, encroachments, and related litigation
• Coordinate with external counsel, local advocates, surveyors, and government authorities on real estate matters
• Advise internal stakeholders on applicable property laws, land regulations, registration requirements, and regulatory approvals
• Maintain updated internal records of property documents

Legal Advisory and Drafting

• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders and functions
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice on risk mitigation
• Draft and review agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent drafting, research, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and committed approach to work
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and work closely with teams

Employment Type

Full-time employment for a period of three years

Reporting To

Head, Legal

Location

Mumbai

Application Procedure

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