Legal Executive

Legal Executive – Real Estate

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Reporting To

Managing Director

Role Overview

The Legal Executive will be responsible for handling all legal matters related to land acquisition, real estate transactions, title due diligence, regulatory compliance, and project documentation for the company’s land deals and real estate development projects. This role requires strong knowledge of property laws, RERA, stamp duty/registration, and real estate contracts along with experience in coordinating with external counsel, government authorities, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities1. Land Deal & Acquisition Support

• Conduct title due diligence and review property ownership documents.
• Verify encumbrance certificates, RTCs, khatas, mutation records, revenue records, and approvals.
• Draft & review MOU, Term Sheets, Agreements to Sell, JDA, GPA, and Sale Deeds.
• Handle stamp duty, registration, and government liaison for land deals.
• Ensure all land acquisitions are legally sound and risk-free.

2. Development Project Legal Support

• Draft, vet, and finalize development agreements, construction contracts, consultancy agreements.
• Ensure RERA compliance, filing of necessary project documentation.
• Handle NOCs, sanction approvals, environmental & municipal clearances from a legal perspective.
• Draft agreements with vendors, contractors, architects, consultants, and buyers.
• Prepare and vet marketing and sales documents (Allotment Letters, Booking Forms, Builder-Buyer Agreements, Sale Deeds).

3. Contract Management & Litigation

• Maintain contract repository and track obligations.
• Handle disputes, arbitration, and coordinate with external lawyers for litigation.
• Draft and respond to legal notices, consumer complaints, civil suits.
• Provide legal opinions to management on risk exposures.

4. Compliance & Corporate Legal

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, Income Tax, and other applicable laws relevant to real estate transactions.
• Maintain compliance tracker for RERA, labour laws, and municipal regulations.
• Assist in drafting board resolutions, shareholder agreements, JV agreements.

5. Internal Coordination & Advisory

• Work closely with land acquisition team, finance, projects, sales, and senior management.
• Advise on structuring of land deals, joint ventures, and development models.
• Provide timely legal updates on regulatory changes affecting real estate and land laws.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized university.
• 2–7 years of experience in real estate/land laws/title due diligence/RERA (law firm or developer background preferred).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of local Karnataka land laws, municipal regulations, and RERA Karnataka.
• Ability to independently handle legal work and coordinate with authorities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of title due diligence and risk assessments.
• Accuracy & efficiency in drafting and vetting agreements.
• Zero legal lapses or compliance delays in RERA/registrations.
• Effective resolution of disputes/litigations.
• Cost savings in external legal counsel and risk mitigation.
• Smooth coordination with acquisition, project, and sales teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹24,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 06/09/2025
Expected Start Date: 06/09/2025