About the Job
We are looking for an experienced Legal Executive – Land Acquisition & Real Estate to support the company’s growing focus on land acquisition, real estate investments and strategic property transactions.
The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience in land acquisition, title due diligence, property documentation, registration procedures and land-related legal matters in West Bengal. The role requires hands-on coordination with landowners, brokers, advocates, surveyors, registration offices and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary and detailed legal and title due diligence for proposed land and property acquisitions.
- Examine title deeds, ownership history and chain of title.
- Identify title defects, encumbrances, disputes, mortgages, claims and other potential legal risks.
- Verify land records including Mouza, JL No., Dag/Plot No., Khatian, mutation, conversion and land classification records.
- Conduct and coordinate searches of relevant land and registration records.
- Prepare Title Due Diligence / Land Due Diligence Reports for management.
- Maintain property-wise legal documentation and a Land Acquisition Legal Tracker/MIS.
- Draft and review Agreements for Sale, Sale/Conveyance Deeds, Development Agreements, Joint Development/Joint Venture Agreements, MOUs, Powers of Attorney, Lease Agreements, Indemnities, Affidavits and other property-related documents.
- Coordinate stamping, registration, execution and completion of property transactions.
- Liaise with BL&LRO offices, Registration Offices, Municipal Authorities, advocates, surveyors, brokers, landowners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support property-related legal matters concerning the company’s existing residential real estate portfolio.
- Coordinate with external advocates and monitor property-related litigation, disputes and other legal proceedings.
- Handle the legal process relating to land acquisition from initial property evaluation and due diligence through documentation, registration and closing.
Candidate Requirements
- 7–10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a real estate developer, land acquisition/aggregation company, property investment company or law firm handling property matters.
- Strong hands-on experience in land acquisition and title due diligence in West Bengal.
- Strong understanding of land records, title documentation, mutation, conversion, registration and property documentation.
- Experience in establishing historical title chains and identifying title defects, encumbrances and ownership issues.
- Strong legal drafting, documentation and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently coordinate with landowners, brokers, advocates, registration offices and government authorities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bengali. Knowledge of Hindi would be an advantage.
- LL.B. from a recognized university is preferred.
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in:
- Large land parcels and land aggregation.
- Acquisition involving multiple landowners.
- Residential or township developments.
- Title searches and ownership verification.
- West Bengal land records and registration procedures.
- Mouza, Dag, Khatian and related land-record verification.
- Property acquisitions and real estate investment transactions.
- Maintaining legal MIS and acquisition trackers for multiple land parcels.
Role Details
Location: 2 Auckland Place, Kolkata, West Bengal
Experience: 7–10+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Real Estate / Land Acquisition & Investments
This is not a purely desk-based corporate legal position. The role requires practical, on-ground experience in handling land acquisition matters in Kolkata and across West Bengal and the ability to independently coordinate the legal process from due diligence through transaction closure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements may share their updated resume at:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +91 98756 30073
Please mention “Application – Legal Executive (Land Acquisition & Real Estate)” while applying.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
