Junior Legal Executive

Detail-oriented and highly motivated Junior Legal Executive with foundational experience in conducting legal due diligence for land acquisition, real estate, and infrastructure projects. Skilled in reviewing title documents, verifying property ownership, identifying legal encumbrances, and coordinating with external counsel and government authorities to ensure compliance with applicable land laws and regulations.

Possesses a strong understanding of legal documentation related to land, including sale deeds, lease deeds, gift deeds, mutation records, and encumbrance certificates. Demonstrated ability to support senior legal professionals in preparing title reports, legal opinions, and risk mitigation strategies.

Role & responsibilities

• Assist in conducting legal due diligence of land parcels by collecting, reviewing, and verifying title and revenue documents.
• Review key legal documents such as title deeds, sale agreements, encumbrance certificates, Khata extracts, and mutation records.
• Coordinate with surveyors, notaries, and government offices (e.g., sub-registrar, Mamlatdar) to procure and validate legal records.
• Support in identifying legal risks or irregularities in land ownership and history, including any existing disputes, encumbrances, or pending litigations.
• Maintain detailed due diligence checklists and data rooms for each land transaction.
• Draft and vet preliminary legal notes and summaries under the guidance of senior legal counsel.
• Liaise with external legal firms for obtaining legal opinions and confirmatory title searches.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in compliance with internal policies and applicable state laws

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in Revenue department and Real estate sector

• Language:

  Gujarati and English
• Qualification: Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)

Core Competencies:

• Land and Property Law
• Title Verification
• Legal Documentation
• Real Estate Regulatory Compliance
• Due Diligence Reporting
• Legal Research & Analysis
• Coordination with Revenue & Registration Authorities

Technical Skills:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Well-versed with Gujarati language
• Document Management Systems (DMS)