Legal Assistant for Real Estate

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 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person