Legal Lawyer

Property Lawyer - Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct legal due diligence for land acquisition, residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate projects.

• Verify title deeds, ownership documents, encumbrance certificates, and other property-related records.

• Draft, review, and vet legal agreements, including Sale Agreements, Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Power of Attorney (PoA), and vendor contracts.

• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate laws, including RERA, land revenue laws, registration laws, and local municipal regulations.

• Liaise with government authorities, registration offices, legal consultants, and regulatory bodies for approvals and registrations.

• Handle property registration, mutation, and documentation processes.

• Provide legal advice to management on property transactions, acquisitions, disputes, and risk mitigation.

• Coordinate with internal departments such as Sales, CRM, Finance, and Projects to ensure legally compliant transactions.

• Manage legal notices, litigation matters, consumer complaints, and coordinate with external advocates when required.

• Maintain legal records, contracts, and property documentation in an organised and confidential manner.

• Monitor changes in real estate laws and advise management on their impact on business operations.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.

• Enrolment with the Bar Council of India is preferred.

• Master's Degree (LL.M.) in Property Law, Corporate Law, or Real Estate Law is an added advantage.

• Certification in RERA, Contract Law, or Property Law is desirable.

Experience

• 4–7+years of experience in property law, preferably in a real estate company, law firm, or property consultancy.

• Strong experience in title verification, land acquisition, legal documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of property laws, RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, and Contract Act.

• Expertise in title due diligence and document verification.

• Excellent drafting and contract review skills.

• Strong analytical and legal research abilities.

• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

• Attention to detail and high ethical standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal documentation systems.

Shift Timings

• Working Days: Monday to Saturday

• Shift: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (or as per company policy)

• Flexibility to work beyond office hours when required for registrations, legal hearings, or urgent property transactions.

Preferred Candidate

• Experience in the real estate industry with strong knowledge of land acquisition and property documentation.

• Ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously while maintaining confidentiality.

• Strong coordination skills with government authorities, external advocates, and internal departments.

Reporting To

• Managing Director / Head – Legal / General Counsel

Employment Type

• Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance

• Food provided

• Health insurance

• Leave encashment

• Life insurance

• Paid sick time

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

• It is a Full Time Legal job for candidates with 4 - 6+ years Experience.