Senior Legal Counsel (Based in Bengaluru, India)

The Role

This position will report to the Group General Counsel (based in Singapore HQ), and play a pivot role to the business teams to execute the strategy of Mapletree by providing critical legal inputs.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand the Group’s strategic objectives as an owner, developer and investor of real estate, and provide pragmatic advice and solutions to internal clients on a wide range of real estate matters.
• Provide asset management and property management support in the legal and compliance matters for the Group.
• Provide guidance on acquisitions and divestments of assets in India
• Involved in drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction agreements, including leases, purchase and procurement agreements, property management-related documents, construction and consultancy contracts, and ensure that all transactional and operation activities are carried out in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation and regulations.
• Keep Management up-to-date with relevant changes in legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Develop legal procedures, practices and systems to minimise corporate risks while maintaining a competitive business environment.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Law and have passed the bar (please indicate the year in the resume)
• At least 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant areas, with a strong emphasis on real estate; prior in-house MNC experience is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of PQE experience. 
• Familiar with the India and International laws, preferably for joint ventures and real estate matters.
• Possess strong transactional and management skills as well as a high level of integrity.
• Possess intuitive communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to complex real estate transactions and fund structures would be an advantage.

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