Job Description

Job Title:

Legal Officer

Department:

Legal

Company:

Velammal Nexus

Location:

Nungambakkam

Reporting To:

Managing Director / Chairman

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a well-versed

Legal Officer

with experience in real estate and construction-related legal matters to join

our Company

. The role involves end-to-end handling of legal documentation, land due diligence, regulatory compliance, and supporting sales & project teams with legal clearances.

Key Responsibilities:

Land & Property Documentation

Review and verify

title deeds

,

parent documents

,

encumbrance certificates

,

patta

, and

chitta

records. Draft, vet, and finalize

sale deeds

,

agreements for sale

,

joint development agreements (JDA)

,

power of attorney

, and

lease agreements

. Ensure title clearance and proper documentation before property acquisition or project launch.

Legal Due Diligence & Regulatory Compliance

Conduct legal due diligence for

land acquisitions

,

joint ventures

, or

development partnerships

. Ensure statutory compliance with

RERA

,

CMDA/DTCP norms

, and other applicable real estate laws and rules. Support in obtaining project approvals, land conversions, and compliance certifications.

Registrations & Government Liaisoning

Coordinate with Sub-Registrar Offices and Revenue Departments for

property registration

,

mutation

, and

encumbrance clearance

. Liaise with government authorities for obtaining

layout approvals

,

building permissions

, and

clearance certificates

.

Customer & Sales Legal Support

Provide legal support to the sales team regarding

booking forms

,

sale agreements

, and

registrations

. Respond to

customer legal queries

, coordinate for

loan documentation

, and issue

NOCs/legal opinions

. Prepare and manage

tripartite agreements

and

builder-buyer agreements

.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Coordinate with external legal counsel for managing

litigations

,

civil disputes

,

encroachment issues

, and

contractual matters

. Draft responses to

legal notices

,

show cause notices

, and

statutory queries

.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain proper records of all legal documents, approvals, and correspondences. Prepare monthly reports on

legal status

,

pending approvals

, and

ongoing litigations

.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) - Mandatory; Master's degree (LLM) preferred Minimum

4-8 years of experience

in real estate, construction, or infrastructure legal roles Strong knowledge of

Tamil Nadu land laws

, real estate regulations, and registration processes Proficiency in

legal drafting

,

contract law

, and

property law

Good communication skills in

English and Tamil

Ability to liaise effectively with clients, advocates, government officials, and internal teams
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?45,000.00 - ?65,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

How many years of legal experience do you have? Have you previously worked in the real estate or construction industry?
Yes

No

Are you experienced in handling land-related documentation (e.g., patta, chitta, EC, parent documents)?
Yes

No

Have you conducted title due diligence for land purchases or plotted layouts?
Yes

No

Are you familiar with RERA compliance and Tamil Nadu's real estate approval processes (e.g., DTCP, CMDA)?
Yes

No

Have you coordinated with sub-registrar offices or revenue departments for property registrations?
Yes

No

Have you handled or assisted in any civil or property-related litigation? Have you previously responded to legal notices, managing court documentation, and representing the company in legal forums?
Yes

No

Work Location: In person