Job Description

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant (Real Estate) supports the legal department in managing property documentation, compliance, contracts, and due-diligence activities. The role involves assisting lawyers, coordinating with internal teams, handling legal paperwork, and ensuring accuracy in real estate transactions and regulatory processes.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Drafting

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents such as sale deeds, lease agreements, MOUs, LOIs, development agreements, and power of attorney. Prepare and maintain standard templates for legal contracts. Organize, file, and update legal documentation related to land, property, and approvals.

Property Due Diligence

Conduct preliminary due-diligence on properties including title checks, ownership verification, encumbrance certificates, Khata/Patta records, and tax receipts. Coordinate with advocates for title search reports, legal opinions, and verification of land records. Assist in tracking property compliance and statutory documentation.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Help ensure compliance with RERA, stamp duty, registration laws, and local municipal regulations. Prepare documentation for property registration, approvals, and submissions with government authorities. Track timelines for renewals, approvals, and statutory obligations.

Coordination & Communication

Liaise with internal departments (sales, projects, finance) for legal clarifications and documentation needs. Coordinate with external lawyers, government offices, registration departments, and consultants. Handle customer legal documentation queries in real estate transactions.

Record Keeping & Reporting

Maintain organized records of agreements, deeds, litigation files, notices, and approvals. Track contract execution status and maintain databases of property documents. Prepare periodic reports and updates for management on legal matters and property documentation.

Litigation & Dispute Support

Assist in collating documents for court cases, arbitration matters, and legal notices. Coordinate with legal counsel and maintain case-related files and schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or related field (LLB preferred). 2-5 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, ideally in the real estate industry. Strong understanding of property documentation, land laws, registration processes, and compliance. Proficiency in MS Office and document management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person