Legal Advocate

Advocate – Roles & Responsibilities

For a Real Estate Company

Key Responsibilities

1. Property & Land Due Diligence

   • Conduct legal verification of land and property documents.

   • Verify title, ownership, possession, encumbrances, mortgages, and litigation.

   • Conduct title searches and prepare legal title reports.

2. Land & Revenue Matters

   • Review 7/12 extracts, property cards, mutation entries, revenue records, and other land records.

   • Handle land conversion, NA permissions, zoning, and revenue-related legal matters.

   • Coordinate with government and revenue authorities when required.

3. Agreement & Documentation

   • Draft and review Sale Agreements, Development Agreements, MoUs, Joint Venture Agreements, Lease Agreements, and related documents.

   • Prepare and review allotment letters, booking forms, possession letters, and conveyance documents.

   • Ensure documents protect the company's legal and commercial interests.

4. RERA & Regulatory Compliance

   • Assist with RERA registration, documentation, compliance, and legal correspondence.

   • Monitor compliance with applicable real estate laws, municipal regulations, and government requirements.

5. Litigation & Dispute Management

   • Handle property disputes, contractual disputes, recovery matters, and consumer/RERA cases.

   • Coordinate with external advocates and represent the company's interests before courts and authorities.

   • Maintain records and follow up on ongoing legal matters.

6. Legal Notices & Replies

   • Draft and respond to legal notices, government communications, and customer/vendor claims.

   • Provide legal opinions on disputes and proposed transactions.

7. Legal Risk Management

   • Identify potential legal risks in property transactions and business contracts.

   • Advise management on risk mitigation and legally compliant business practices.

8. Registration & Government Liaison

   • Coordinate with Sub-Registrar, Revenue Department, Municipal Corporation, RERA authorities, and other government offices.

   • Assist in registration of agreements, sale deeds, conveyance deeds, and other property documents.

9. Contract Management

   • Review contracts with contractors, architects, consultants, brokers, vendors, and customers.

   • Ensure appropriate legal clauses, indemnities, warranties, penalties, and termination provisions are included.

10. Legal Records & Reporting

• Maintain organized records of property documents, agreements, court cases, notices, and legal opinions.

• Prepare periodic legal status reports for management.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Real Estate & Property Laws

• Land & Revenue Law knowledge

• RERA knowledge

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Property title verification

• Litigation and dispute handling

• Legal research and documentation

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to coordinate with government authorities

Preferred Qualification

LL.B. / LL.M. with relevant experience in real estate, land, revenue, RERA, property documentation, and litigation.

• It is a Full Time Legal job for candidates with 6 months - 6+ years Experience.