Job Description

Job Title: Legal Executive / Legal Assistant - Land Acquisition

Location: Kolkata

Employment Type: Full-Time | Immediate Joiners Preferred

Experience Required: 3-6 Years

Department: Legal / Land Acquisition

Salary - Rs.25,000 - Rs.30,000

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence of land parcels, including verification of title, ownership records, encumbrances, and approvals.

Review and draft legal documents including Sale Deeds, Agreements to Sell, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Power of Attorney (PoA), Lease Agreements, and other property-related contracts.

Coordinate with external legal counsel, government offices, and registration departments for document verification and compliance.

Obtain and verify statutory land records and revenue documents ( RTC, EC, Khata, Mutation, etc.).

Support with registrations of sale deeds and agreements at the Sub-Registrar's Office and ensure proper stamping and indexing.

Monitor and ensure compliance with local laws, RERA, zoning, planning permissions, and other regulatory requirements.

Assist in resolving legal disputes, title defects, or claims through documentation, reconciliation, and coordination with legal teams.

Maintain a central repository of legal documents, contracts, and approvals with version control and audit trail.

Prepare legal reports, MIS trackers, and dashboards for ongoing and prospective land transactions.

Liaise with internal departments such as Finance, Acquisition, and Liaison to provide legal inputs and support.

Candidate Profile

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Candidates with additional certifications in real estate law will be preferred.

Experience:

3 to 6 years of relevant experience in real estate law, land acquisition, or title due diligence.

Experience with a real estate developer, law firm, or legal consultancy handling property-related transactions.

Key Skills:

Strong knowledge of property law, transfer of property act, stamp duty and registration laws, and land revenue codes

Familiarity with regional legal practices, statutory documents, and land registration procedures

Proficiency in legal drafting and negotiation

Excellent communication skills in English and the local language

Strong coordination and follow-up abilities with internal and external stakeholders

Behavioral Traits:

High level of integrity and professionalism

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines

Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Willingness to travel for site visits or registration purposes when needed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?10,649.19 - ?20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person