Legal Executive

About the job

We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, our founders, foodies and friends. We pride ourselves on being India’s most successful D2C food-tech brand operating in 20 cities across the country delighting over 32 lac customers with our de-licious fresh meat and seafood!

Think you have what it takes to be the magic ingredient in the recipe that is Licious? Read on…

Summary

We are looking for a Legal Executive – Real Estate to support our legal team in handling property-related legal matters, litigation, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate should have experience in real estate documentation, land due diligence, and litigation management, with proficiency in Kannada for reviewing local documents and coordinating with authorities.

What makes the role meaty?

• Conducting title due diligence and verification for lease and property acquisitions.
• Drafting and reviewing lease agreements, sale deeds, MOUs, and related real estate documents.
• Coordinating with external counsels, surveyors, and government authorities for property documentation.
• Assisting in regulatory compliance related to property transactions, including stamp duty and registration.
• Handling and tracking litigation matters, including civil, consumer, and regulatory disputes.
• Coordinating with external lawyers, manage case documentation, and attend court hearings when required.
• Drafting responses to legal notices, complaints, and other dispute-related documents.
• Maintaining records of ongoing and past litigation, ensuring timely updates and follow-ups.
• Ensuring compliance with local real estate and tenancy laws.
• Liaising with government offices (BBMP, BDA, Revenue Department, etc.) for property-related clearances.
• Monitoring legal risks related to property transactions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with business teams for real estate and lease-related requirements.
• Working closely with HR and operations teams for employee-related legal disputes.
• Engaging with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies as needed.

We hope that you are...

• LL.B graduate from a recognized university.
• 1-5 years in real estate legal matters and litigation.
• Strong understanding of land laws, property documentation, and tenancy laws in Karnataka.
• Experience in handling litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, contract review, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Kannada (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.