Senior Advocate legal

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Advocate specializing in legal drafting, conveyancing, and property-related legal matters. The candidate will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, vetting, and finalizing legal documents, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risks, and providing legal advice on property transactions and contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize sale deeds, conveyance deeds, lease deeds, leave and licence agreements, gift deeds, mortgage deeds, and other property-related documents.
• Prepare and vet agreements, contracts, affidavits, legal notices, undertakings, and declarations.
• Conduct or coordinate property title verification, title searches, and due diligence.
• Examine title documents, property records, encumbrance certificates, and relevant revenue records.
• Advise on property transfers, registration, stamp duty, and applicable legal requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, developers, builders, banks, government authorities, and Sub-Registrar offices.
• Handle legal documentation for real estate transactions and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions to clients.
• Maintain legal records, documentation, and transaction files.
• Support litigation matters relating to property disputes, contractual issues, and documentation, wherever required.

Required Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• Valid enrolment with the appropriate State Bar Council, as applicable.
• Strong knowledge of property law, contract law, registration laws, and stamp duty requirements.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing legal documents in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in property documentation, real estate transactions, and conveyancing.
• Familiarity with the Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Registration Act, 1908; Indian Stamp Act and applicable state stamp laws; and other relevant legislation.
• Experience dealing with government authorities, land records, and registration offices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple legal assignments independently.

Key Competencies

• Legal research and analytical skills
• Accuracy in drafting and document review
• Client management and negotiation
• Confidentiality and professional ethics
• Time management and problem-solving

Reporting To: Managing Director/ Legal Head

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