Advocate

Key Responsibilities:

Land Acquisition Legal Support:

Provide end-to-end legal support for land acquisition, including title verification, due diligence, and documentation.

Review and ensure clear titles, identify encumbrances, and advise on land regularization and conversion.

Handle legal aspects of land aggregation, land pooling, and negotiation with landowners.

Documentation & Contract Management:

Draft, vet, and finalize all land-related legal documents such as Sale Deeds, Agreement to Sell, Power of Attorney, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Lease Agreements, and MOUs.

Ensure proper registration and stamping of documents in compliance with Tamil Nadu Registration Act and Indian Stamp Act.

Regulatory & Local Compliance:

Ensure strict adherence to local land laws, RERA (TN RERA), Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act, and applicable municipal and panchayat regulations.

Liaise with revenue department, Sub-Registrar offices, and other government authorities for approvals and clearances.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Manage and represent the company in land-related disputes, including civil suits, land acquisition claims, encroachment cases, and tenancy issues.

Coordinate with external legal counsel and law firms for representation and case management in Tamil Nadu courts.

Due Diligence & Risk Management:

Conduct legal due diligence and land audits prior to acquisition or development.

Assess legal risks in land deals and proactively mitigate potential liabilities.

Work closely with the land acquisition, liaison, and project teams to align legal processes with business needs.

Build relationships with local legal experts, notaries, revenue officials, and community leaders.

Qualifications:

LLB / LLM from a recognized law school.

1-5 years of legal experience, with significant experience in land acquisition and property law in Tamil Nadu.

In-depth knowledge of Tamil Nadu land laws, real estate rules, and local registration processes.

Fluent in English and Tamil (both written and spoken).

Strong experience handling revenue records, patta/chitta, EC, and other land records.

Preferred Attributes:

Sound knowledge of land registration and mutation processes in Tamil Nadu.

Experience in both urban and rural land acquisitions.

Strong negotiation skills with landowners and government authorities.

High level of integrity, local awareness, and ability to manage on-ground legal complexities.