Legal Manager

About the role

Housr is seeking a commercially sharp Legal Manager to provide end‑to‑end legal support for its pan‑India operations. Reporting to the Founder’s Office, you will handle real‑estate transactions, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution as the business scales.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct title due diligence, advise on land‑use, zoning and municipal regulations, and manage lease, licence and property‑management agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate vendor, service‑provider, partnership and NDA contracts; maintain standardised templates.
• Prepare occupancy, licence and customer agreements; advise on consumer‑protection, refunds and security‑deposit matters.
• Track central, state and municipal laws affecting managed accommodation and corporate operations; ensure contracts stay current.
• Advise on lawful handling of KYC and personal data under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• Draft legal notices, manage recovery, eviction and other disputes; supervise external counsel.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risk across pan‑India activities.
• Partner with business development, finance, sales and operations to deliver commercially aware legal guidance.
• Maintain a central repository of agreements, KYC documents and legal records.

Required profile

• LLB from a recognised institution (LLM is a plus).
• 4–6 years post‑qualification experience in commercial and/or real‑estate law, preferably in real‑estate, hospitality or high‑growth start‑up environments.
• Strong understanding of contract law, property and registration law, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency in legal research and use of legal databases.

What we offer

• High‑ownership role with direct exposure to the Founder’s Office and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the legal function of one of India’s fastest‑growing managed coliving and serviced‑accommodation companies.