Legal Manager - Real Estate

We are looking for an experienced Advocate / Legal Manager Real Estate with a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience specifically in real estate and property law.

The candidate should be capable of independently handling property title verification, legal due diligence, drafting and vetting of real-estate documents, registrations, revenue records and other land-related legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conduct title verification and legal due diligence of land and properties.
• Examine and verify title flow, ownership, encumbrances and supporting property documents.
• Prepare title opinions, legal due-diligence reports and document checklists.
• Review RTC/Pahani, Mutation Records, ECs, Khata documents, conversion orders, survey records and other Karnataka land/revenue records.
• Draft and review:
• Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
• General Power of Attorney (GPA)
• Agreements of Sale
• Sale Deeds
• MOUs
• Development / Sharing Agreements
• Lease Deeds
• Gift, Release and Partition Deeds
• Affidavits, declarations, notices and other property-related documents
• Identify defects or risks relating to title, encumbrances, family claims, litigation, acquisition, conversion and documentation.
• Handle and coordinate property registrations before Sub-Registrar Offices.
• Coordinate with Revenue Authorities, BBMP/BDA and other government departments as required.
• Coordinate with external advocates and senior counsel in relation to litigation and property matters.
• Maintain and monitor legal documentation, pending matters and statutory follow-ups.
• Provide legal advice and support to management on land acquisition, development and real-estate transactions.

Candidate Requirements

• LL.B. from a recognised university.
• Enrolled with a State Bar Council.
• Minimum 35 years of experience predominantly or exclusively in real estate/property law.
• Strong practical experience in Karnataka land and property documentation.
• Must have independently handled title verification and property due diligence.
• Strong drafting and document-vetting skills.
• Good understanding of property registration and revenue procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Kannada property and revenue documents.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Prior experience with a real-estate developer, property-focused law firm or advocate specialising in property law will be strongly preferred.
• Should be willing to visit Sub-Registrar Offices, government departments, courts and property locations whenever required.
• Candidate should be organised, responsible and capable of independently handling assigned legal matters.