Associate Principal - Legal
Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
About Godrej Investment Advisers
Godrej Investment Advisers Private Limited (GIAPL) is a real-estate focussed private equity arm of the Godrej Group. Leveraging the trust the Godrej brand commands and the development expertise within the group, GIAPL has an ideal balance of both sides of the real estate investment value chain. With a vision to create wealth through great office spaces, GIAPL has investments in all key cities in India.
We currently manage 4 investment funds with an AUM of US$1.5 Bn, invested in 15 projects across residential and commercial asset classes in 4 target cities. We have area of over 17 million square feet under management. Our investors in one of the strategies are globally ranked #1 and #2 in real estate investments and this diversification of investor base makes us one of the few office development programs in India with two marquee investors.
We have a disciplined thesis-backed approach to evaluating potential deals. Following a differentiated screening process, we also incorporate a risk scoring system to narrow in on the best investment opportunities. At GFM, we are constantly evolving with strong processes which are complemented by innovative thinking on business models, revenue streams and transaction structures. We monitor and intervene across the project lifecycle to increase the value and returns. Ensuring a high quality of tenant base in our buildings and providing the best-in-class facilities for them furthers our brand. We follow industry standards for our asset and portfolio monitoring report to the investors.
We have demonstrated phenomenal growth across metrics - assets, income, profitability and valuation over the years. This stellar performance has been possible because of the competitive and aspirational work culture of the team. We sincerely believe that our commitment towards excellence and Godrej values have helped us in every step of the journey.
Designation: General Manager
Location: Mumbai
Job Purpose The incumbent shall be responsible for:
- In house drafting of all transactional documents such as Leave & License agreements / Vendor Agreements/ Channel Partner Agreements NDA agreement to sell, sale deeds, lease deeds, power of Attorney, etc.
- Title due diligence of the property and handling the entire due diligence process during the transaction period.
- In house drafting of all contracts / documentation such as application forms, buyer's agreement, lease deeds, etc. and timely closure of documents / agreements from legal perspective.
- In house drafting of legal notices, pleadings related to disputes / litigations.
- Conformance with all legal requirements related to agreements.
- Timeliness and correctness of legal opinion, as may be required by the company from time to time.
- Validating various debt covenants while raising the debt from Lenders
- lead in negotiating various financing documents with the lenders and secure the best terms for the organization.
Roles & Responsibilities Supervising and Monitoring Projects Site : - Devise the sequence of various activities to be conducted on site in coordination with key stakeholders (e.g. contractors/PMCs)
- Oversee all operational activities (MEP, Civil, Planning etc.) on site are progressing line with the established project timelines
- Coordinate with design team at site to ensure that all GFC drawings are brought in as per the schedule
- Review the drawings in joint discussions with architects and consultants to foresee any risks and highlight the same
- Ensure that all quality and safety compliance standards are in adherence to established SOPs and guidelines
- Analyze the demands for materials requirements on site, and provide the necessary approvals for their procurement and coordinate on same with Contracts and Budgeting team
- Coordinate with the Facilities and Handover team during the handover process
- Ensure the scope of responsibility for different snag issues is established and rectified by the projects team
- Drive the trainings schedule and ensure that the same for all PMCs/contractors on site are duly conducted
Driving Site Reviews And Budgeting - Facilitate smooth pay-outs to the contractors/vendors/PMCs by coordinating with Finance team as per need basis
- Monitor the daily/weekly progress and manpower reports and scrutinize them to identify any deviances/anomalies and take appropriate corrective action
- Coordinate with Liaison team for any government authority visits for various approvals required
- Liaise with Head Office teams for various internal and external audits to be conducted on site
Key Interactions Internal : Development Team: For coordination, reviews, and inputs on all project related matters
Design Team: For discussion on GFA & GFC drawings, RFQs, etc.
External : Consultants & Vendors: PMC, Labour, Material Suppliers.
Liaison: For coordinating on various inputs required for GFA drawings to seek RERA, MOEF, and other government approvals
Educational Qualification: L.L.B, L.L.M
Experience: 11-14 Yrs (preferable from a law firm or Real Estate or PE fund Industry)
Skills - Drafting (Contracts and Pleadings), Negotiations, Legal Research.
- Ability to manage multiple projects / negotiations simultaneously in very tight timelines.
- Good command on qualitative drafting skills.
- In-depth knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to Commercial real estate.
- Exposure of handling customer disputes and negotiating land owners.
An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
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