Junior Advocate

Role & responsibilities

1. Knowledge of RERA matters.
2. Conducting title diligence of land parcels, understanding and evaluating the issues and risks involved in the same.
3. Reviewing the revenue records relating to the properties.
4. Co-ordinating with landowners with respect to any land purchases
5. Drafting, amending and reviewing agreements relating to funding including shareholders' agreements, loan agreements, mortgage deeds, joint development agreements, etc.
6. Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts/work orders for all internal departments
7. Develop strategies and provide advice to management after going through litigations/case details
8. Briefing outside counsels about the cases and documents to be presented.
9. Ensure legal due diligence during land / property acquisition in particular Title investigation & Local legislation.
10. Highlight legal issues involved in structuring of land / property acquisition and relevant development regulations.
11. Draft and ensure standardisation (to the extent possible) of legal documents such as Title transfer deeds, Agreement of sale, Offer letters, Conveyance documents, Lease Deeds, Leave and License Agreements etc.
12. Coordinate with and seek legal opinion, as required, from legal advisors.
13. Keep abreast of and inform management on relevant developments in real estate, such as court ruling or legislative amendments.
14. Should have experience of Litigation and Non Litigation Management.
15. Having knowledge of real estate and court matters.
16. Knowledge of Legal & Compliance issues.
17. Should know drafting of MOUs/Agreements.
18. Should review the legal risks involved in various business deals and share the same with the management.
19. Handle various legal matters and court matters after understanding the case.
20. Handle the existing legal cases of the organization and work upon resolving them.

Preferred candidate profile

Professional experience and skills required include:

• Should have good knowledge of the title diligence and risks in the title of immovable properties
• Should have in-depth knowledge of the Real Estate Laws and Acts.
• Must have experience in initiating/ defending/ managing litigation, with a keen aim at solving cases.
• Should be able to handle both litigation and non-litigation matters.
• Conversant and fluent in the Marathi & English language.