About this role
Job Requirements
About Godrej Ventures
Godrej Ventures & Investment Advisers Pvt Ltd (GV) is a leading real estate investment management firm, focused on Grade A office developments across India’s top four cities: Bangalore, NCR, Pune, and Mumbai, managing 10 million sq. ft. portfolio of institutional-quality Class A office assets. Existing LPs and JV partners of GV are global pension funds, insurance cos. and leading financial institutions.
GV is fully integrated across the real estate value chain, with in-house capabilities spanning investments, fund management, design & development, leasing, and property management.
https://www.godrejventure.com/
Grade: AVP Position
Title: Principal - Legal
Location: HO – Vikhroli, Mumbai
Role Objective
To act as a trusted legal advisor to the leadership team by balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory considerations, enabling efficient transaction execution, fund operations, real estate development, and stakeholder engagement while safeguarding the organization's interests and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution
- Lead legal structuring, negotiation, and closing of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and platform investments
- Support LPA negotiation, side letters, and co-investment arrangements with respect to fund formation and fund structuring
- Structure and execute commercial real estate transactions — acquisitions, development agreements, joint development arrangements, leasing, and exits
- Manage end-to-end legal diligence (corporate, title, regulatory) for investments and development projects
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents: SPAs, SHAs, JDAs, term sheets, and financing agreements
Deal Advisory & Structuring
- Advise on legal risk, deal structuring options, and regulatory implications for prospective transactions
- Coordinate with external counsel, tax advisors on complex deal structures
Real Estate & Project Legal
- Oversee title diligence, and land acquisition legal work
- Structure and negotiate joint development agreements, development management agreements, and project-level SPVs
- Advise on project-level regulatory approvals and liaise with local authorities as needed on legal matters.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings involving the firm and its portfolio entities
- Set litigation strategy in coordination with external counsel; manage litigation risk and exposure reporting to leadership
- Handle disputes arising from title, construction, tenancy, and commercial contracts
Contract Management & Commercial Agreements
- Own the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts — vendor agreements, consultancy agreements, lease and license agreements, construction contracts
- Build standardized templates and playbooks to streamline contracting across the transaction and development pipeline
- Advise business teams on contractual risk in day-to-day commercial dealings
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Lead a team of legal professionals, allocating work across transactions, real estate, litigation, contracts, and governance based on team strengths and deal flow
- Build out processes, templates, and playbooks so the team scales efficiently as transaction volume grows
- Manage relationships with external law firms, optimizing for cost and quality across the transaction pipeline
- Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on legal risk in business decisions
Educational Qualification, Experience and Skills
- 15–20 years of post-qualification experience, with a strong track record in M&A and private equity transactions in real estate
- Prior experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a commercial RE player, PE fund, real estate fund, or investment platform
- Hands-on experience with real estate title diligence, land acquisition, and project-level structuring
- Experience managing litigation and arbitration, including instructing and directing external counsel
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation background across commercial, vendor, and construction agreements
- Familiarity with corporate governance requirements for private companies and group structures
- Demonstrated ability to lead transactions independently and advise senior leadership/Investment Committee directly
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating in a lean, high-ownership environment
- LLB (LLM preferred); qualified to practice law in India
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 recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
Work Experience
18-20 years