Legal Coordinator

Role & responsibilities

1. Land Acquisition & Property Law:

- Lead, strategise, and oversee all land acquisition initiatives, including outright purchases, joint ventures, and development agreements.

- Ensure compliance with local land laws, RERA, and other statutory requirements.

- Review, negotiate, and finalise land purchase agreements, title clearance documents, MoUs, sale deeds, and conveyance documents.

2. Legal Due Diligence:

- Conduct thorough legal due diligence for land and property transactions.

- Identify legal risks and provide actionable solutions to mitigate them.

- Ensure a clear and marketable title of properties before acquisition or development

.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

- Manage and oversee property and land-related litigation.

- Coordinate with external counsel and represent the company in courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.

- Ensure efficient resolution of disputes related to land titles, encroachments, and tenancy.

4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure full legal compliance with applicable laws, including RERA, Urban Land Ceiling Act, Stamp Duty Acts, Registration Acts, Environment Regulations, etc.

- Liaise with local government bodies, municipal corporations, and legal authorities.

5. Documentation & Contract Management:

- Draft, review, and vet commercial contracts, lease deeds, construction agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.

- Maintain a centralised repository of legal documents and ensure documentation hygiene.

- Coordinate with external legal consultants and law firms as needed.

- Drive legal best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

- Qualification: LLB / LLM from a reputed university.

- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of core legal experience, especially in real estate, infrastructure, or property law.

- Location Preference: Candidates with prior experience in West Bengal land laws or Eastern India markets will be preferred.

Skills Required:

- Strong command over property law, transfer of property, contract law, and corporate legal practices.

- Proven track record in managing complex land acquisitions and title clearances.

- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

- Sound understanding of RERA and local regulatory frameworks.