Company: Svarna Infrastructure & Builders Pvt.
Ltd. (SIBPL)
Department: Legal
Location: Kolkata
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Reporting To: Managing Director / Vice President
Experience: ***** Years
Preferred Joining: Within 30 Days
Job Summary
Svarna Infrastructure & Builders Pvt.
Ltd. (SIBPL) is seeking an experienced
Legal Head
to lead and manage the organization's legal, regulatory, and compliance functions.
The incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic legal counsel, mitigating legal risks, ensuring statutory compliance, managing litigation, overseeing real estate transactions, and supporting business operations through sound legal governance.
The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in the
Real Estate, Infrastructure, or Construction industry
, with strong expertise in land acquisition, title due diligence, contract management, corporate governance, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Strategy & Advisory
Develop and implement the organization's legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
Provide legal advice and strategic support to the Managing Director, senior leadership, and business functions.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting the real estate industry and ensure organizational compliance.
Develop legal policies, SOPs, and risk management frameworks.
Contract Management
Draft, review, negotiate, and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, lease deeds, vendor agreements, construction contracts, procurement agreements, and joint venture documents.
Ensure all contracts adequately protect the company's commercial and legal interests.
Provide legal support during contract execution and dispute resolution.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including:
Property Laws
Real Estate Regulations (RERA)
Companies Act
Contract Law
Labour Laws
Environmental Regulations
Other statutory requirements




Liaise with government departments, regulatory authorities, and statutory bodies.
Conduct legal compliance audits and maintain statutory records.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Manage civil, criminal, arbitration, consumer, and commercial litigation.
Coordinate with external legal counsel, advocates, and consultants.
Draft legal notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits, and legal opinions.
Develop strategies for effective dispute resolution while minimizing legal exposure.
Real Estate Transactions
Lead legal aspects of land acquisition, title verification, due diligence, documentation, registrations, and project approvals.
Provide legal support for acquisitions, sales, leases, joint ventures, and development agreements.
Advise management on land use, zoning regulations, and development-related legal matters.
Corporate Governance & Risk Management
Advise management on corporate governance and statutory compliance.
Review Board resolutions, meeting agendas, minutes, and corporate documentation.
Identify legal risks associated with business operations and implement mitigation measures.
Maintain legal documentation, corporate records, and statutory filings.
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop the Legal Department.
Build a high-performance legal team through training and professional development.
Coordinate with Finance, Projects, Sales, Procurement, HR, and other departments on legal matters.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) – Mandatory.
Master's Degree in Law (LLM) or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.




Valid Bar Council enrollment is preferred.
Experience
***** years of post-qualification legal experience.
Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
Mandatory experience in the Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, or Property Development industry.
Proven experience handling large-scale real estate projects and complex legal matters.
Required Skills & Competencies
Legal Expertise
Real Estate & Property Laws
Land Acquisition & Title Due Diligence
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Corporate & Commercial Laws
Litigation & Arbitration
Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Legal Risk Management
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Leadership & Team Management
Strong Negotiation Skills
Excellent Drafting & Communication
Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Stakeholder Management
High Ethical Standards & Professional Integrity
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites, government authorities, regulatory offices, and legal forums.
May require extended working hours to meet business requirements and legal deadlines.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Effective legal risk identification and mitigation.
Timely resolution of litigation and disputes.
Quality and accuracy of legal documentation.
Successful negotiation and execution of commercial agreements.
Effective leadership and development of the legal team.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a
45-minute written legal assessment
followed by the face to face interview: The assessment will focus on:
Real Estate Laws, Property Documentation, Title Due Diligence, Contract Drafting, Litigation, RERA Compliance, Corporate Governance, and practical case studies
relevant to the Real Estate & Construction industry.
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