Advocate Lawyer

Here is a comprehensive Job Description for a Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel tailored specifically for B S Estates. It covers property title verification, contract drafting, regulatory compliance (RERA), land acquisition due diligence, and litigation management.

Job Title: Legal Advisor Real Estate

Department: Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Location: [Insert City / Office Location]

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 4 5 Years

Reports To: General Counsel / Managing Director

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and diligent Real Estate Legal Advisor to manage all legal, compliance, and property documentation matters for B S Estates. In this role, you will perform title due diligence, draft and review real estate agreements (Sale Deeds, Leases, Joint Development Agreements), ensure RERA and statutory regulatory compliance, and represent the company in property registrations and legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Title Due Diligence & Search Reports

• Conduct comprehensive title searches and legal due diligence for property acquisitions, residential/commercial developments, and land parcels.
• Examine historic sale deeds, parent documents, revenue records (Khatas, RTCs, Mutation extracts), Encumbrance Certificates (EC), and municipal approvals.
• Draft legal opinion reports certifying clear, marketable, and unencumbered title rights before property transactions.

2. Legal Documentation & Contract Drafting

• Draft, review, and finalize a wide range of real estate agreements:
  
• Agreements to Sell, Absolute Sale Deeds, and Conveyance Deeds.
• Joint Development Agreements (JDA) and Power of Attorney (POA) documents.
• Commercial & Residential Lease/Leave & License Agreements.
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Brokerage Commission Agreements.
• Ensure all contracts safeguard company interests, minimize liability, and adhere to local property laws.

3. RERA & Statutory Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act) regulations and local state authority laws.
• Prepare and submit legal filings for new project registrations, quarterly updates, and extensions on the RERA portal.
• Verify local municipal zoning, land conversion certificates, layout plan approvals, and occupancy/completion certificates.

4. Property Registration & Government Liaisoning

• Coordinate with Sub-Registrar Offices (SRO) for property registration, stamp duty calculation, and execution of legal deeds.
• Liaise with government bodies, revenue officials, municipal authorities, and bank legal panels for project loan approvals and clearances.

5. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management

• Handle legal notices, customer disputes, title challenges, and breach of contract issues.
• Coordinate with external advocate panels to represent B S Estates before Consumer Forums, RERA Tribunals, Civil Courts, or Arbitrations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Turnaround Time (TAT): Rapid turnaround on title search reports and contract drafting.
• Risk Mitigation: Zero legal oversights or defective title approvals on acquired properties.
• Compliance: 100% adherence to RERA guidelines and zero penalty notices.
• Registration Execution: Smooth execution of client registrations without documentation errors.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a recognized university.
• Bar Registration: Active enrollment/license with the Bar Council.
• Experience: 3 to 7 years of active legal practice/in-house experience in real estate law, property litigation, or land acquisition.
• Key Skills:
  
• In-depth knowledge of Property Law, Transfer of Property Act, RERA, Registration Act, and local Land Revenue Acts.
• Exceptional skills in drafting complex real estate agreements and legal notices.
• Strong negotiation abilities and fluency in English and local state languages (for revenue document reading and authority liaisoning).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.
• Opportunities to lead high-value real estate projects and corporate land acquisitions.
• A collaborative workspace with direct exposure to executive management.