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Position Summary Head the Legal & Documentation function and act as strategic legal advisor to executive leadership. Oversee retail leasing, land acquisition agreements, regulatory compliance, litigation, and enterprise-wide contract governance for mall development and operations. Drive risk mitigation, transaction structuring, and protection of company interests.Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership:Develop legal strategy aligned with business goals; advise CEO/Board on risks and transactions; establish governance frameworks. Retail Leasing:Draft, negotiate, and execute Lease Deeds, L&L Agreements, CAM, MOUs, Fit-outs; standardize templates; ensure registration/enforceability. Land Acquisition:Lead due diligence, title verification; structure Sale Deeds, JDAs, JVs, Conveyance Deeds; mitigate real estate risks. Litigation:Manage disputes with tenants, landowners, vendors; oversee arbitration/court proceedings; implement prevention measures. Compliance:Ensure adherence to real estate/corporate laws; liaise with regulators; monitor legislative changes. Contract Governance:Review enterprise contracts (construction, FM, vendors); implement lifecycle management and risk frameworks. Team & Stakeholders:Build/mentor legal team; collaborate with Leasing, Projects, Finance, Operations; manage external counsel.Qualifications LLB/LLM from recognized institution. 15–20+ years in real estate/retail/mall legal functions, with expertise in leasing portfolios and land transactions.Key Competencies Strategic thinking and business acumen. Advanced drafting/negotiation skills. Deep real estate/commercial law knowledge. Risk management and leadership. High ethical standards.