Legal Manager

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About BDO India:

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart. BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000+ professionals operating across 14 key cities. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Role & responsibilities

• End-to-end transaction management: Ability to run the full process from LoI/Term Sheet stage through negotiation, execution, and registration of rental/conveyance documents.
• Draft, vet, and negotiate Leave and License agreements, lease agreements, sale deeds, MOUs, and title documents.
• Provide legal support for property acquisitions, rentals, and disposals, including due diligence and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with local real estate laws, including RERA, municipal and development authority regulations.
• Liaise with external counsels, government bodies, and regulatory authorities on property-related issues.
• Handle legal documentation for property registration, stamp duty, and registration formalities.
• Maintain legal records and contract database for all real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence of properties including title verification, encumbrance checks, etc.
• Keep updated with changes in real estate and property law and advise management accordingly

Preferred candidate profile

• LLB degree with 4–10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong exposure to real estate, property law, and conveyancing.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating leave & license agreements, lease deeds, and sale transactions.
• Working knowledge of RERA, municipal, and development authority regulations.
• Experience handling property registrations, title verification, stamp duty, and due diligence processes.
• Ability to liaise with government authorities and external counsel effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in maintaining legal trackers, records, and documentation.
• Excellent English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Willingness to contribute to other legal workstreams beyond property/conveyance when required.