Job openings for Advocate in Pune

1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation-
Draft, vet, and negotiate project contracts (e.g., EPC, joint ventures, subcontracts, and tenders).
2. Regulatory Compliance-
Ensure adherence to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), the Indian Contract Act, and local municipal bye-laws.
Handle statutory approvals, environmental clearances, and land-use regulations.
Facilitate conveyance, title verification, and registration of properties.
3. Dispute Resolution & Litigation-
Represent clients in alternate dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration.
Handle claims related to cost overruns, project delays, defective work, and force majeure events.
Defend builder/contractor interests before specialized forums (e.g., NCDRC, State/National RERA Tribunals).
4. Project Advisory & Risk Management-
Advise project managers on handling change orders, termination clauses, and liquidated damages.
Review occupational health and safety protocols to limit liability for workplace injuries.
Desired candidate:-
• Contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills.
• Sound knowledge of all industry specific contracts, regulations, and procedures.
• Detailed understanding of the construction industry as a whole, not just the legal aspects.
• Knowledge of commercial and transactional law.
• An approach that is strategic, analytical, and creative.
• The ability to work with a range of legal and non-legal professionals.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship building and client facing skills.
• The ability to advise clients on contentious issues and guide them through various forms of dispute resolution.