Job brief: We, at The Hosteller, are seeking an experienced/seasoned 'legal/liaisoning officer or lawyer' who has exposure to and experience in corporate and commercial (including corporate secretarial) work, litigation or claims handling. He/she should have extensively worked in the real-estate and hospitality sector and is looking to now join the fastest growing backpacker hostel chain in India. The candidate would be responsible directly for (i) overseeing and facilitating the development and administration of lease deeds, operating & other contracts, etc. and (ii) managing and resolving legal issues arising operationally, as appropriate, and consistent with company policies. Job responsibilities: Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, land acquisition, litigation, monitoring, legal, industrial relations, govt liaison Ing, corporate affairs, government relations, operating licensing, etc. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on NDAs, confidentiality agreements, MOUs / LOIs, term sheets, notices, letter agreements, hotel management, license, and ancillary contracts with potential hotel partners Experience in sale agreements, deeds and abstracts of title for conversion from agriculture to non-agriculture land, title changes to determining real property ownerships Advise, collaborate and support the execution of various strategic projects involving key stakeholders in the business, including strategic partnerships, business innovation matters, and matters similar, to guide and support the business teams from a legal perspective. Draft, review, negotiate and advise the operations team on contracts and other legal matters arising from hotel operations, including ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements before hotel opening; act as a primary liaison Ensure that contracts adhere to the company's policies and standards and report material deviations for approval by the company's management Overseeing the administration of various documentation related to the uploading, updating, and maintenance of contractual terms, change of terms, owner/licensee information, and monitoring/tracking of contract status (such as licenses, lease deeds, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely tracking of key contract terms, conditions, changes, timelines, and other information Assist in coordinating response and settlement of legal disputes (e.g., debt recovery, breach of contract, court litigation, arbitration) including, when appropriate, the selection and supervision of external counsel This role may also be required to carry out additional tasks as directed by The Hosteller Management that is not detailed in this job description. Qualifications: Bachelor/master of law (LLM) from a reputable university Min. 3 years of solid experience in corporate and commercial law (licensing/real estate sector/sub-registrar office/law firm) having worked with clients Hospitality industry-related legal experience Excellent communication, negotiation & analytical skills Strong research and verbal and written communication skills Fluent in English/Hindi (spoken and written) Hardworking, strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, strong communication skills, well-organized, detail-oriented.