Description
Purpose of the role
Support the expansion of the business in Mumbai and manage legal activities related to purchase and sale of properties
Duties & Responsibilities
• Basic due diligence - Review title and land documents for acquisition of properties in Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh etc.
• Visit offices of counsel based in Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh etc in connection with due diligence and assist in obtaining documents/requisitions
• Coordinate activities on ground such as Registrations, Documentations, Movement of Documents
• Communicate and coordinate with various internal departments in the construction and rental business to support the above activities
• Should be able to verify Cadastral plans, government survey plans and RP plans
• Understands regulations relating to TCP and Panchayat, forest department, development authorities
• Negotiate, draft and review a wide variety of commercial agreements and property agreements
• Provide general support to the Legal Team based in Mumbai/ goa Office.
Basic qualifications
• LL.B. (undergraduate law degree) from a recognized university in India.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in practice area of property law/real estate
• Experience with land laws
• Should be familiar with local land laws in Maharashtra such as Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, Maharashtra Land Revenue Code and other applicable regulations in Goa
• Strong transactional background with excellent skills in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and work with other team members in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Preferences
• Marathi speaking and able to read Marathi documents
• Well versed with Maharashtra land laws
Core Competencies
• Proactive, self-starter, diligent, able to work independently with little supervision
• Analytical, organized, process-oriented, attention to detail while remaining able to see the big picture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in English language.
• Distinctive problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with effective business judgment.