In-House Legal Associate (Real Estate Recovery & RERA Compliance)
Location: Malad (East), Mumbai (On-site)
Experience: 2 to 4 years (Post-Qualification Experience)
Industry: Real Estate / Property Development
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are an established real estate development firm in Mumbai actively executing residential and commercial projects. We are seeking a sharp, driven, and assertive In-House Legal Associate to join our team.
The primary mandate for this role is to fast-track outstanding payment recoveries from defaulting buyers, enforce strict contractual compliance under MahaRERA, draft legal notices within quick turnarounds, and oversee sub-registrar and regulatory procedures.
You will work closely with the leadership team and collaborate with our retainer Senior Legal Counsel on complex court/tribunal matters.
Key Responsibilities
1. Default Tracking & Payment Recovery
- Audit buyer milestone payments daily and calculate interest on delayed installments per MahaRERA norms (SBI Benchmark Lending Rate + 2%).
- Draft and dispatch formal legal notices, default warnings, and allotment cancellation letters to defaulting buyers within 24–48 hours of escalation.
- Handle firm, professional email correspondence and phone communications with buyers regarding overdue payments and contractual obligations.
- Negotiate structured payment timelines or out-of-court settlements with defaulting buyers while protecting the firm’s legal standing.
2. MahaRERA & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with Sections 13, 18, and 19 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
- Manage the company’s MahaRERA portal filings, quarterly project updates, non-compliance notifications, and unit status records.
- Draft, verify, and file complaints, replies, or applications before MahaRERA Authorities and the Sub-Registrar.
3. Documentation & Field Execution
- Draft and review Agreements for Sale (AFS), Allotment Letters, Supplementary Deeds, Revocation Deeds, and Lease/Rental Agreements.
- Visit local Sub-Registrar offices across Mumbai for document registrations, title search reports, and deed revocations.
- Coordinate directly with external senior advocates, preparing brief notes, case files, and evidence for high-stakes litigation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Notice Turnaround: Dispatching legal notices within 24–48 hours of payment milestone breach.
- Recovery Success Rate: Measurable reduction in buyer payment default rates and collection of accrued delay interest.
- Zero Regulatory Default: Maintaining 100% compliance on the MahaRERA portal without procedural delays.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
- Experience: 2–4 years of core experience in real estate litigation, payment recovery, and MahaRERA laws in Mumbai.
- Bar Council: Active Bar Council Registration as an Advocate.
- Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi (Marathi is essential for local sub-registrar office filings and local authority liaison).
- Key Competencies: Strong notice drafting skills, firm negotiation capability, attention to detail, and a results-driven attitude.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹8,299.57 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
