JOB DESCRIPTION – REAL ESTATE LAWYER
Position: Real Estate Lawyer
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Industry: Real Estate Development
Experience: 2–5 years preferred
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a Real Estate Lawyer to join our legal team and handle day-to-day legal matters relating to real estate development, documentation, transactions, regulatory compliance and registration of property documents.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of Maharashtra Real Estate Laws, RERA and property-related laws and should be comfortable independently handling documentation, legal research and coordination with various authorities, consultants and advocates.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and finalize Agreements for Sale, Sale Deeds, Deeds of Cancellation, Rectification/Correction Deeds, Development Agreements, Agreements/MOUs, Power of Attorneys and other real estate-related documents.
- Prepare and respond to legal notices, letters, representations, replies and correspondence with customers, authorities, advocates and other stakeholders.
- Handle execution and registration of documents before Sub-Registrar Offices, including coordination for appointments, documentation, stamp duty, registration formalities and follow-up.
- Coordinate with Sub-Registrar Offices, revenue authorities, municipal authorities and other government departments as and when required.
- Conduct and assist with legal due diligence of properties, including examination of title documents, revenue records, property cards, 7/12 extracts, mutation entries and other relevant records.
- Carry out legal research on property laws, RERA, Maharashtra-specific legislation, government notifications, circulars, rules and regulations, and provide practical legal advice to the management.
- Draft and review correspondence relating to RERA, property transactions, possession, registration, documentation and customer matters.
- Coordinate with external advocates and counsels, including preparing briefs, providing documents/instructions and visiting counsel offices as and when required.
- Assist in handling RERA proceedings, legal disputes, notices, complaints and litigation-related matters, in coordination with external counsel.
- Maintain proper records of agreements, registered documents, legal correspondence, notices, cases and other legal documentation.
- Coordinate with internal departments such as Sales, Accounts, Projects, CRM and Management on legal and documentation-related matters.
- Assist in ensuring that real estate transactions and documentation are carried out in accordance with applicable Maharashtra laws and RERA requirements.
- Visit government offices, courts, tribunals, counsel offices and other relevant authorities as and when required.
- Identify potential legal risks in transactions and documentation and provide timely recommendations to the management.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Good working knowledge of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) and applicable Maharashtra RERA rules and regulations.
- Strong understanding of Maharashtra real estate and property laws.
- Knowledge of Registration Act, Stamp Act, Transfer of Property Act and other relevant property-related laws.
- Practical knowledge of stamp duty, registration procedures and Sub-Registrar Office processes in Maharashtra.
- Strong drafting and documentation skills.
- Good legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently review property documents and identify legal issues.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work with external advocates, consultants, government authorities and internal teams.
- Willingness to travel locally within Nagpur or out of Nagpur for registrations, government offices, counsel meetings and other legal requirements, as and when required.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Word and basic legal research tools.
Qualification
- LL.B. / B.L. from a recognized university.
- Prior experience with a real estate developer, real estate law firm or property-related legal practice will be an advantage.
Preferred Experience
The ideal candidate should have practical experience in:
- Drafting and registration of Agreements for Sale and Sale Deeds
- Property documentation and title verification
- RERA-related matters
- Maharashtra property laws and regulations
- Sub-Registrar and registration procedures
- Legal notices and correspondence
- Coordination with advocates and counsels
- Dealing with government/revenue authorities
- Legal research and interpretation of property-related legislation
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is practical, detail-oriented and hands-on, with the ability to manage routine real estate legal work independently while coordinating effectively with senior management, external counsels and government authorities.
Prior experience working with a real estate developer in Nagpur/Maharashtra will be an added advantage.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
