Legal Associate

Job Title: Legal Manager – Real Estate (Non-Litigation)

Location: Jaipur
Department: Legal
Designation : Legal Associate
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose:

To manage legal affairs of the company with a focus on drafting, vetting agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling all non-litigation legal matters in real estate development, transactions, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drafting & Vetting:

• Draft, review, and vet a wide range of legal documents including:
• Sale Deeds
• Lease Deeds
• Joint Development Agreements (JDAs)
• Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
• Power of Attorney (POA)
• Agreement for Sale (AFS)
• Construction Agreements
• Vendor Contracts
• Ensure documents are legally sound and protect the company's interest.

2. Legal Due Diligence:

• Conduct and manage title verification and property due diligence for land acquisition, leasing, or joint ventures.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and consultants for opinion on land/title issues.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable real estate laws and regulations, including:
• RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act)
• Transfer of Property Act
• Registration Act
• Indian Contract Act
• Maintain and update internal compliance records and legal documentation.

4. Coordination and Advisory:

• Liaise with government authorities (registration offices, revenue departments) for property-related legal matters.
• Advise internal teams (sales, projects, finance, etc.) on legal implications of real estate transactions and business operations.
• Assist in obtaining and reviewing statutory approvals, NOCs, and licenses.

5. Contract Management:

• Maintain contract repository and track key timelines (renewals, terminations, obligations).
• Ensure timely execution and stamping/registration of documents.

6. External Counsel Management:

• Coordinate with external legal advisors/counsels as required.
• Manage and track progress of outsourced legal work (non-litigation).

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational Qualification: LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in real estate legal function, preferably with a developer, law firm, or real estate advisory firm.
• Strong command over property law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks related to real estate.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of legal documents and transactions.
• Proficient in MS Office and legal research tools.

Preferred Attributes:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person