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Senior Legal Associate
Legal
#757757
Remote / WFH
Landeed | YC · Gurugram, Haryana ·
Job Description
Job description
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Legal Associate to join our legal team, specializing in title verification and property documentation for banks and NBFCs. This role involves a mix of desk-based legal review and on-ground field verification, requiring someone who is detail-oriented, legally sharp, and comfortable with regular travel.
Key Responsibilities
• Title Search & Verification:
• Conduct comprehensive title searches for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Examine revenue records, encumbrance certificates, mutation entries, and chain of title documents.
• Prepare detailed Title Search Reports (TSRs) for mortgage and loan transactions.
• Identify title defects, encumbrances, litigation risks, and pending dues.
• Document Vetting:
• Review and vet property documents including sale deeds, conveyance deeds, lease agreements, power of attorney, development agreements, and related legal instruments.
• Scrutinize sanction plans, approved layouts, completion certificates, and occupancy certificates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, registration requirements, and RERA regulations where applicable.
• MIS & Reporting:
• Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports tracking case status, turnaround times, and pending queries.
• Generate periodic reports for internal stakeholders and lending partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely updates in the case management system.
• Field Work:
• Travel to sub-registrar offices, revenue departments, municipal corporations, and development authorities for document verification and record searches.
• Conduct site visits for physical verification when required.
Requirements
Education:
• LLB (3-year or 5-year program) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council is mandatory.
Experience
• 3 to 10 years of hands-on experience in title search and legal documentation, specifically for banks, NBFCs, or housing finance companies.
• Demonstrated experience preparing TSRs across multiple property types.
• Familiarity with state-specific property laws and revenue records.
Skills
• Strong understanding of property law, transfer of property, registration processes, and mortgage documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for report preparation and MIS management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with attention to deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading and writing the local language.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Legal Associate to join our legal team, specializing in title verification and property documentation for banks and NBFCs. This role involves a mix of desk-based legal review and on-ground field verification, requiring someone who is detail-oriented, legally sharp, and comfortable with regular travel.
Key Responsibilities
• Title Search & Verification:
• Conduct comprehensive title searches for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Examine revenue records, encumbrance certificates, mutation entries, and chain of title documents.
• Prepare detailed Title Search Reports (TSRs) for mortgage and loan transactions.
• Identify title defects, encumbrances, litigation risks, and pending dues.
• Document Vetting:
• Review and vet property documents including sale deeds, conveyance deeds, lease agreements, power of attorney, development agreements, and related legal instruments.
• Scrutinize sanction plans, approved layouts, completion certificates, and occupancy certificates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, registration requirements, and RERA regulations where applicable.
• MIS & Reporting:
• Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports tracking case status, turnaround times, and pending queries.
• Generate periodic reports for internal stakeholders and lending partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely updates in the case management system.
• Field Work:
• Travel to sub-registrar offices, revenue departments, municipal corporations, and development authorities for document verification and record searches.
• Conduct site visits for physical verification when required.
Requirements
Education:
• LLB (3-year or 5-year program) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council is mandatory.
Experience
• 3 to 10 years of hands-on experience in title search and legal documentation, specifically for banks, NBFCs, or housing finance companies.
• Demonstrated experience preparing TSRs across multiple property types.
• Familiarity with state-specific property laws and revenue records.
Skills
• Strong understanding of property law, transfer of property, registration processes, and mortgage documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for report preparation and MIS management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with attention to deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading and writing the local language.
