Advocate

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct title searches and legal due diligence of land and properties.
• Examine title deeds, sale deeds, development agreements, 7/12 extracts, property cards, mutation entries, encumbrance certificates and other property records.
• Identify title defects, encumbrances, disputes, mortgages and other legal risks.
• Draft, review and vet:
• Agreements for Sale
• Sale Deeds / Conveyance Deeds
• Development Agreements
• Joint Development Agreements
• Lease / Leave & License Agreements
• MoUs
• Power of Attorney
• Indemnity Bonds and Undertakings
• Vendor / Contractor Agreements
• Handle property registration, stamp duty and documentation matters.
• Ensure compliance with RERA and applicable property laws.
• Coordinate with Sub-Registrar offices, municipal authorities, revenue departments and other government authorities.
• Prepare legal opinions, title reports and due-diligence reports.
• Handle and respond to legal notices relating to property and contractual matters.
• Coordinate with external advocates and assist in civil, consumer, RERA and property-related litigation.
• Review customer, vendor, broker and other commercial agreements from a legal-risk perspective.
• Provide legal advice to management and internal teams on real estate transactions.
• Maintain proper records of agreements, title documents, notices, litigation and other legal mattersRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Candidate Requirements

• LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university.
• Valid Bar Council enrollment.
• 34 years of relevant experience in Real Estate / Property Law.
• Strong knowledge of:
• RERA
• Transfer of Property Act
• Registration Act
• Stamp laws
• Contract Law
• Maharashtra property/revenue laws, if the role is in Maharashtra
• Hands-on experience in property documentation and title verification.
• Strong legal drafting and contract-review skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation.

Preferred Experience

Candidates who have worked with a real estate developer, builder, construction company, property consultancy, or law firm handling real estate matters will be preferred. Current Pune real-estate legal roles similarly emphasize documentation, RERA, title verification, government liaison, and redevelopment/property matters. J