Manager - Legal

Position: Manager / Deputy Manager - Legal
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Dommasandra - FYR)
Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Head of Legal

Diversity : Preferred Male Candidate

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will specialize in real estate legal matters, handling end-to-end documentation, due diligence, compliance, and regulatory processes for property acquisitions, developments, and transactions. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding our projects under RERA and other statutes, ensuring seamless operations in a fast-paced real estate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Real Estate Legal Documentation: Draft, review, and vet critical documents including Sale Deeds, Exchange Deeds, Lease Agreements, Sale Agreements, General Power of Attorneys (GPAs), Joint Development Agreements, Gift Deeds, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
• Title Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive end-to-end title verification; prepare and review title search reports; identify and mitigate risks such as encumbrances, easements, and discrepancies in ownership history.
  
• Contract Law & Negotiation: Draft and review real estate contracts; support negotiations for property acquisitions, leasing arrangements, and joint ventures to protect Client interests.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to RERA (Real Estate Regulation Act), local development regulations, municipal zoning laws, and other relevant real estate statutes, including updates to the new labour codes where applicable.
• Property Registration: Manage stamp duty calculations, deed registrations, e-filing processes, and liaison with Sub-Registrar Offices for timely and compliant executions.
• Legal Research: Perform in-depth research using tools like Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, and government land records portals to analyse case laws, statutes, and precedents.
• Encumbrance & Litigation Checks: Execute Encumbrance Certificate (EC) searches, court database verifications, and public record checks to support risk-free real estate transactions.
• Technology Proficiency: Leverage MS Word for legal drafting, Excel for due diligence checklists and property data management, PowerPoint for client/stakeholder presentations, and basic document management systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB from a recognized university; LLM in real estate or corporate law preferred.
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in real estate legal practice, preferably in a real estate/construction firm, law firm, or title search company.
• Strong knowledge of Indian real estate laws (RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Stamp Act, etc.) and Bangalore-specific regulations (BBMP zoning, BDA approvals).
• Proven track record in title due diligence, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance for high-volume property transactions.

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Required Skills

• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis) and government portals (Kaveri Online, Bhoomi).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with document management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder coordination and Sub-Registrar liaison.
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment with a focus on deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

• Certification in RERA compliance or real estate law.
• Experience with construction contracts, joint ventures, or litigation management.
• Bengaluru resident or willing to relocate.

What We Offer

• Competitive CTC.
• Opportunities for professional growth with a growing real estate leader.
• Collaborative culture with team-building events and employee engagement initiatives.
• Modern office in Bengaluru with flexible work options