Job Title: Legal Executive / Legal Assistant – Land Acquisition
Location: Kolkata
Employment Type: Full-Time | Immediate Joiners Preferred
Experience Required: 3–6 Years
Department: Legal / Land Acquisition
Salary - Rs.25,000 - Rs.30,000
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence of land parcels, including verification of title, ownership records, encumbrances, and approvals.
Review and draft legal documents including Sale Deeds, Agreements to Sell, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Power of Attorney (PoA), Lease Agreements, and other property-related contracts.
Coordinate with external legal counsel, government offices, and registration departments for document verification and compliance.
Obtain and verify statutory land records and revenue documents ( RTC, EC, Khata, Mutation, etc.).
Support with registrations of sale deeds and agreements at the Sub-Registrar’s Office and ensure proper stamping and indexing.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local laws, RERA, zoning, planning permissions, and other regulatory requirements.
Assist in resolving legal disputes, title defects, or claims through documentation, reconciliation, and coordination with legal teams.
Maintain a central repository of legal documents, contracts, and approvals with version control and audit trail.
Prepare legal reports, MIS trackers, and dashboards for ongoing and prospective land transactions.
Liaise with internal departments such as Finance, Acquisition, and Liaison to provide legal inputs and support.
Candidate Profile
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Candidates with additional certifications in real estate law will be preferred.
Experience:
3 to 6 years of relevant experience in real estate law, land acquisition, or title due diligence.
Experience with a real estate developer, law firm, or legal consultancy handling property-related transactions.
Key Skills:
Strong knowledge of property law, transfer of property act, stamp duty and registration laws, and land revenue codes
Familiarity with regional legal practices, statutory documents, and land registration procedures
Proficiency in legal drafting and negotiation
Excellent communication skills in English and the local language
Strong coordination and follow-up abilities with internal and external stakeholders
Behavioral Traits:
High level of integrity and professionalism
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel for site visits or registration purposes when needed
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹10,649.19 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person