Executive Director – Land & Legal

Job Location

Head Office, Uttara, Dhaka

Employment Type: Contractual

Number of Vacancies: 01

About Florentia Real Estates Ltd.

Florentia Real Estates Ltd. is an emerging real estate development company committed to developing quality residential projects and introducing innovative, customer-centric solutions in Bangladesh's real estate sector.

As we build our organization with an experienced Board of Directors and a strong professional team, we are looking for a highly capable and experienced Executive Director – Land & Legal to lead the company's land, legal, documentation, and regulatory functions.

Job Summary

The Executive Director – Land & Legal will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective management of all land-related and legal affairs of the company.

The position will play a critical role in land acquisition, land verification and due diligence, documentation, legal risk management, regulatory approvals, landowner negotiations, Joint Venture (JV) arrangements, project-related legal matters, and coordination with government authorities and external legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all Land & Legal activities of Florentia Real Estates Ltd.
• Identify, evaluate, and facilitate the acquisition of suitable land for real estate development projects.
• Conduct comprehensive land due diligence, including ownership, title, mutation, khatian, deeds, tax records, possession, encumbrances, and other relevant documents.
• Verify the legal status and authenticity of land documents before acquisition or entering into any development agreement.
• Coordinate with lawyers, legal consultants, surveyors, land professionals, and relevant government authorities.
• Lead negotiations with landowners, JV partners, sellers, and other stakeholders.
• Review and supervise preparation of Joint Venture Agreements, Development Agreements, Sale Agreements, Power of Attorney, MoUs, land purchase documents, and other legal instruments.
• Ensure proper documentation and legal compliance for all land transactions and development projects.

Manage land registration, mutation, khatian, tax, Power of Attorney, and other land-related formalities.

Coordinate with RAJUK, City Corporation, land offices, sub-registry offices, and other relevant authorities as required.

Identify potential legal and land-related risks and advise the management on appropriate measures.

Oversee legal matters relating to company projects, customers, contractors, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.

Coordinate with external legal counsel regarding litigation, notices, disputes, and other legal proceedings.

Establish and maintain an organized Land & Legal documentation and record-management system.

Provide regular reports and strategic recommendations to the Managing Director & CEO and Board of Directors.

Ensure that all land acquisition and development activities are conducted with proper legal and commercial due diligence.

• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls for the company's Land & Legal Department.
• Support the management in strategic decision-making relating to land acquisition, project development, and legal matters.

Educational Qualification

• LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bangladesh Bar Council will be an advantage.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the real estate development sector.
• Strong experience in land acquisition, land documentation, title verification, land due diligence, and real estate legal affairs.

Candidates with substantial experience in real estate development, land management, legal consultancy, or property law will be preferred.

Proven experience in handling landowner negotiations and Joint Venture (JV) development arrangements.

Strong understanding of Bangladesh's land laws, property laws, registration procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Experience dealing with RAJUK, Sub-Registry Office, AC Land Office, Land Office, City Corporation, and other relevant government authorities will be highly valued.

Strong negotiation, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Ability to independently manage complex land and legal matters.

Strong professional integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Candidates with established professional networks within the land, legal, and real estate sectors will receive preference.

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership | Land Acquisition | Legal Due Diligence | Real Estate Law | JV Negotiation | Documentation | Regulatory Affairs | Risk Management | Stakeholder Management | Team Leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based incentives and benefits.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to work directly with the Board of Directors and senior management.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the growth and development of a promising real estate development company.

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