Junior Legal Associate - Real Estate

Junior Legal Associate Real Estate
Location: Lavelle Road, Bengaluru

Job Role

To support the legal team in handling real estate documentation, title verification, registrations, compliance, and litigation-related activities while assisting senior legal professionals in day-to-day operations.

Experience

• 02 years of relevant experience in real estate legal work.
• Fresh LL.B graduates with a strong interest in real estate law are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Title Due Diligence Support

• Assist in collecting, reviewing, and organizing property-related documents.
• Maintain and update title flow records and ownership history.
• Support senior associates during title verification and due diligence processes.

Legal Drafting

• Prepare preliminary drafts of legal documents, including Sale Agreements, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), General Power of Attorney (GPA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and other transaction documents.
• Format, proofread, and maintain legal documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain organized physical and digital legal records.
• Track pending documents and coordinate timely follow-ups with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation and record maintenance for all transactions.

Registration & Liaison

• Coordinate with Sub-Registrar Offices and other government authorities for document registration.
• Assist in the execution, registration, and post-registration documentation process.
• Follow up on statutory requirements and registration formalities.

Litigation Support

• Coordinate with external advocates on ongoing legal matters.
• Assist in organizing case files, legal documents, and supporting records for litigation.

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of real estate title verification and property documentation.
• Good legal drafting, documentation, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while following guidance from senior legal professionals.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Educational Qualification

• LL.B. Mandatory
• LL.M. Preferred

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of Karnataka real estate documentation, including:

• Sale Deed
• Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
• Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops (RTC)
• Khata

Basic understanding of:

• Property registration procedures
• Stamp duty and registration charges
• Real estate documentation and compliance processes

Language Requirements

• Kannada Mandatory
• English Mandatory