Advocate

Role & responsibilities

For a Real Estate Company

Key Responsibilities

1. Property & Land Due Diligence
• Conduct legal verification of land and property documents.
• Verify title, ownership, possession, encumbrances, mortgages, and litigation.
• Conduct title searches and prepare legal title reports.
2. Land & Revenue Matters
• Review 7/12 extracts, property cards, mutation entries, revenue records, and other land records.
• Handle land conversion, NA permissions, zoning, and revenue-related legal matters.
• Coordinate with government and revenue authorities when required.
3. Agreement & Documentation
• Draft and review Sale Agreements, Development Agreements, MoUs, Joint Venture Agreements, Lease Agreements, and related documents.
• Prepare and review allotment letters, booking forms, possession letters, and conveyance documents.
• Ensure documents protect the company's legal and commercial interests.
4. RERA & Regulatory Compliance
• Assist with RERA registration, documentation, compliance, and legal correspondence.
• Monitor compliance with applicable real estate laws, municipal regulations, and government requirements.
5. Litigation & Dispute Management
• Handle property disputes, contractual disputes, recovery matters, and consumer/RERA cases.
• Coordinate with external advocates and represent the company's interests before courts and authorities.
• Maintain records and follow up on ongoing legal matters.
6. Legal Notices & Replies
• Draft and respond to legal notices, government communications, and customer/vendor claims.
• Provide legal opinions on disputes and proposed transactions.
7. Legal Risk Management
• Identify potential legal risks in property transactions and business contracts.
• Advise management on risk mitigation and legally compliant business practices.
8. Registration & Government Liaison
• Coordinate with Sub-Registrar, Revenue Department, Municipal Corporation, RERA authorities, and other government offices.
• Assist in registration of agreements, sale deeds, conveyance deeds, and other property documents.
9. Contract Management
• Review contracts with contractors, architects, consultants, brokers, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure appropriate legal clauses, indemnities, warranties, penalties, and termination provisions are included.
10. Legal Records & Reporting

• Maintain organized records of property documents, agreements, court cases, notices, and legal opinions.
• Prepare periodic legal status reports for management.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Real Estate & Property Laws
• Land & Revenue Law knowledge
• RERA knowledge
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Property title verification
• Litigation and dispute handling
• Legal research and documentation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to coordinate with government authorities

Preferred Qualification

LL.B. / LL.M. with relevant experience in real estate, land, revenue, RERA, property documentation, and litigation.

Preferred candidate profile