Legal Manager

Job Description: Senior Advocate Real Estate Sector

Position: Manager Legal

Industry: Real Estate / Property Development / Construction

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Role Overview: You will lead and manage all legal matters related to real estate projects across Bangalore, including land acquisition, title due diligence, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, litigation handling, and RERA-related advisory. The role requires deep expertise in Karnataka real estate laws, local land records, regulatory processes, and legal risk management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Land Acquisition & Legal Due Diligence : Conduct end-to-end title verification, land due diligence, and identify legal risks. Review revenue land records (RTC, mutation extracts, khata, encumbrance certificates, survey documents, Akarband, village maps, etc.). Title Tracing , Coordinate with surveyors, government departments, and legal consultants for land clearance. Provide legal opinions and title certificates for land purchase and joint development agreements (JDAs).

2. Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation of Legal Documents : Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents: o Joint Development Agreements (JDA) Joint Venture Agreements (JVA) o Sale Agreements o Sale deeds, conveyance deeds, gift deeds o Construction agreements o Lease agreements o MOUs, term sheets o Power of Attorneys (GPA/SPA) Ensure all documents comply with Karnataka laws and local regulations.

3. RERA Compliance : Guide project registration and ensure all documentation aligns with Karnataka RERA (KRERA) requirements. Review and prepare RERA affidavits, declarations, agreements for sale, and project updates.

4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution : Manage and monitor cases related to company if any: Liaise with external law firms when necessary.

5. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance : Ensure compliance with: o Karnataka Land Reforms Act o KTCP Act o BBMP/BDA/BIAAPA building by-laws o Stamp duty and registration laws Coordinate with government bodies (BBMP, BDA, K-RERA, sub-registrar offices, revenue departments).

6. Sales & Customer Documentation : Prepare and vet agreements for sale, sale deeds, allotment letters, and construction linked documents. Resolve customer legal queries during booking, financing, and registration. Coordinate with banks for legal clearance and approval of project documentation.

7. Required Skills & Competencies : LLB from a recognized university; LLM preferred. Strong understanding of Karnataka land laws, registration procedures, and revenue systems. Excellent drafting, vetting skills. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication abilities. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and handle multiple legal matters simultaneously.

8. Preferred Experience : Experience with real estate developers, property consultants, or reputed law firms. Exposure to high-value land transactions, JDAs, and dispute resolution. Familiarity with K-RERA and high-rise/residential development approvals in Bangalore.

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Advocate with extensive experience in Karnataka real estate laws to lead legal matters for our development projects in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will handle due diligence, drafting, and compliance while supporting the management in strategic decision-making.

Experience: 0510 Years
Industry: Real Estate / Property Development / Construction

Location: Bengaluru

Education: Graduate preferred (any discipline)
Reporting To: GM – Projects

Position Overview

• Working knowledge of key property documents: Sale Deed, Gift Deed, Release Deed, Partition Deed, Agreement to Sell, GPA/SPA, Joint Development Agreement (JDA), Lease Deed, Mortgage Deed, and Will/Probate and the ability to obtain certified copies, if necessary, of the documents.
• Ability to read and understand title documents: Mother Deed, Khata Certificate and Extract (A-Khata/B-Khata), RTC/Pahani, Mutation Extract, Tax-paid receipts, and Katha/Katha transfer records
• Familiarity with Encumbrance Certificate (EC), including Form 15 and Form 16, as well as RTC or Pahani and how to obtain and read it
• Understanding of Conversion Order (DC Conversion) and Revenue Survey records such as Akarband, Tippani, Hissa Tippani, and Village Map
• Awareness of approved layout plans, building plan sanctions, Occupancy Certificate (OC), and Commencement Certificate (CC)
• Ability to spot basic red flags: missing links in the chain of title, name mismatches, extent or boundary discrepancies, and unregistered documents
• End-to-end knowledge of the registration process under the Registration Act, 1908, and the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
• Understanding of stamp duty and registration fee calculation, including the use of the guidance value (Marguidelines value) and applicable rates
• Hands-on experience with e-Stamping, Kaveri Online Services (Kaveri 2.0), and online appointment booking, e-payment, and document pre-registration/pre-scrutiny
• Knowledge of the documents required at registration: ID and address proofs, PAN, photographs, witnesses, and biometric/photo capture for the parties
• Understanding of post-registration steps: collecting the registered document, Khata transfer/mutation, and updating revenue and utility records

Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) Familiarity

• Strong working knowledge of Sub-Registrar offices across Bengaluru and key districts in Karnataka, including jurisdiction-wise allocation of properties to the right SRO
• Established rapport and professional ease in dealing with SRO staff, document writers, and stamp vendors
• Ability to handle queries, objections, and deficiencies raised at the time of registration and resolve them quickly
• Understanding of the District Registrar’s role, and of appeals or follow-up when a registration is delayed or refused

Liaison & Government Office Coordination

• Ability to liaise with BBMP/BDA/BMRDA/local bodies, the Tahsildar and Revenue offices, Survey and Settlement department, Panchayat/Town Municipal Council, BESCOM, BWSSB, and the Land Records department
• Knowledge of how to apply for and track documents such as RTC, Mutation, EC, Khata, Survey Sketch, Tax assessment, and Conversion records
• Familiarity with online portals: Bhoomi, Kaveri, e-Swathu, BBMP/Bruhat Bengaluru property tax portal, and Dishank
• Skilled in follow-up: tracking applications, maintaining status records, and escalating delays politely and appropriately

Field & Site Work

• Willing and able to travel extensively and visit properties and sites on short notice
• Ability to verify site details on the ground: boundaries, access, extent, encroachment, and possession

Documentation & Record Management

• Skilled in collecting, organising, and filing original and certified copies in a systematic way
• Maintains clear checklists, document trackers, and status updates for every file
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets, scanning, PDF handling, and email/WhatsApp-based coordination

Language & Communication

• Fluent in Kannada and English
• Ability to explain procedures and requirements clearly to clients, sellers, and buyers