Senior Legal Associate

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Legal Associate to join our legal team, specializing in title verification and property documentation for banks and NBFCs. This role involves a mix of desk-based legal review and on-ground field verification, requiring someone who is detail-oriented, legally sharp, and comfortable with regular travel.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Title Search & Verification:
   • Conduct comprehensive title searches for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
   • Examine revenue records, encumbrance certificates, mutation entries, and chain of title documents.
   • Prepare detailed Title Search Reports (TSRs) for mortgage and loan transactions.
   • Identify title defects, encumbrances, litigation risks, and pending dues.
2. Document Vetting:
   • Review and vet property documents including sale deeds, conveyance deeds, lease agreements, power of attorney, development agreements, and related legal instruments.
   • Scrutinize sanction plans, approved layouts, completion certificates, and occupancy certificates.
   • Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, registration requirements, and RERA regulations where applicable.
3. MIS & Reporting:
   • Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports tracking case status, turnaround times, and pending queries.
   • Generate periodic reports for internal stakeholders and lending partners.
   • Ensure accurate documentation and timely updates in the case management system.
4. Field Work:
   • Travel to sub-registrar offices, revenue departments, municipal corporations, and development authorities for document verification and record searches.
   • Conduct site visits for physical verification when required.

Requirements:

Education:

• LLB (3-year or 5-year program) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council is mandatory.

Experience:

• 3 to 10 years of hands-on experience in title search and legal documentation, specifically for banks, NBFCs, or housing finance companies.
• Demonstrated experience preparing TSRs across multiple property types.
• Familiarity with state-specific property laws and revenue records.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of property law, transfer of property, registration processes, and mortgage documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for report preparation and MIS management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with attention to deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading and writing the local language.