LEGAL

Multiple vacancies for :

Junior Executive/ Executive/ Assistant Manager/ Manager / Sr. Manager - Legal

Job Type: Full time

Location: Sector 5, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Qualification: LLB / LLM with bar council enrolment.

Reporting to: Managing Director.

Experience: Real Estate Company / reputed law firm or self-practice in REAL ESTATE domain. Should be well versed in due diligence.

Job Brief: We are seeking a qualified Legal Manager with a strong focus on Real Estate and land matters. The candidate will be responsible for handling all legal matters (litigation and non-litigation) of the organization, ensuring compliance and liaising with statutory, judicial, quasi-judicial and other related authorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in Land due diligence, drafting legal documents, litigation, liaison with land and development departments as well as sanctioning authorities and managing relationships with external counsels.

Job Responsibility:

• Independently handling all land matters i.e., title searching, due diligence, devolution, litigation, and registration, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing and procuring registration of transaction documents relating to, inter alia, sale, lease, gift, exchange, license, will, trust, joint development etc.
• Candidate should be independently capable of drafting of various deeds, petitions and legal documents and registration with appropriate authority.
• Candidate should have extensive knowledge of litigation and advisory relating to Land Matters, Title Suit and LRTT court. Attend legal court proceedings filed by or against the organization within India in various courts, including LRTT, magistrate courts, civil courts and high courts.
• Prepare a complete set of documents related to legal matters and send them to external counsel as necessary. Coordinate with external counsels and law firms to ensure effective legal representation. Draft and review legal notices, petitions, etc.; attend hearings and related conferences/meetings. Consult individual cases with lawyers and provide assistance as required.
• Liaise with various land and development departments such as Land Acquisition department, ULC department, WBHIDCO, Forest Department, Fisheries Department, SWID and Sanctioning authorities such as Panchayats, Corporations and development authorities for the purpose of Real Estate projects as needed.
• Carrying out registrations, filings and advisory and representational services before the relevant authorities as well as advisory in connection with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016;
• Should work independently as well as part of various teams and take on projects.
• Prepare reports and maintain an updated Management Information System (MIS) of legal cases.
• Rendering legal opinions, structuring real estate transactions, and mitigating land related issues through legal advice and intervention.
• Will be responsible for counselling the business operations, by giving pro-active, professional, competent, cost effective and creative legal support.
• To anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations.
• To secure compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborating with business leaders (Business Development, Project Finance and Construction) as well as with supporting areas (Finance, Admin, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the Companys businesses.

Required Candidate Profile:

• Full Professional Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English and Bengali
• Excellent with interpretation of documents particularly Bengali land documents and deeds and should have strong legal acumen.
• Knowledge of land-related laws and acts, including the Land & Land Reform Act, Land Acquisition Act, Transfer of Property Act, Hindu Succession Act and Mohamedan Law.
• In depth knowledge and working experience w.r.t West Bengal Land Laws and Municipal Laws, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act, 1976, Registration Act, 1908, Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and other property related laws.
• Experience in litigation or arbitration, particularly with matters in the Civil courts and High Court.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks effectively, deliver high-quality work under deadlines and maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Should be computer proficient and have in depth knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Should be dynamic, experienced and achievement-oriented professional.