Advocate-Land Acquisition

Job Role Description for Legal Executive

Reporting Time-9:30 am to 6:30 pm (Mon-Sat)

Reporting To-Head of Legal

Experience-5 to 7 years

Coordination With-

• Head of Legal
• Business, Project & Finance teams
• Revenue authorities & government departments
• Sub-Registrar & Inspector General of Registration offices
• Advocates, counsels & consultants
• RERA authorities
• District Court & legal forums

Professional Skills

• Strong expertise in property laws, land revenue laws, and conveyancing
• Proficient in title due diligence, legal drafting, and registrations
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Effective communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to independently handle government offices and authorities
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional ethics

Software & Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• MSCIT / CCC certified
• English Typing Speed: 40 w.p.m.
• Marathi Typing Speed: 40 w.p.m. (Krutidev / ISM / Kokila Font)

Will Be in Charge / Responsible For

• Investigating and verifying the title of land and property and identifying title issues
• Preparing Legal Search & Title Reports and supplementary reports
• Drafting, vetting, and finalising property and commercial legal documents
• Conducting IGR and District Court litigation searches
• Handling registrations, stamp duty, adjudication, and refunds
• Obtaining statutory permissions under land and revenue laws
• Representing the company before revenue and government authorities
• Managing RERA documentation and compliances
• Advising departments on day-to-day legal matters
• Coordinating with business teams and reporting to the Head of Legal

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Title Investigation & Due Diligence

• Investigate and verify the title of land and property, identify title-related issues, and administer title requisitions.
• Issue 30-year Legal Search and Title Reports and Supplementary Title Reports.
• Conduct online IGR searches and litigation searches through District Court portals.
• Scrutinise project proposals and prepare Legal Project Reports.

Drafting & Documentation

• Draft, vet, and finalise property and commercial documents including:
• MOU
• Agreement for Sale
• Sale Deed
• Power of Attorney
• Deed of Confirmation
• Declarations
• Leave & License Agreements
• Construction, Labour, and other Contracts
• Draft documents in English and Marathi.
• Prepare affidavits, indemnity bonds, undertakings, and compliance-related documents.
• Draft criminal complaints and related compliances, if required.

Registration, Stamp Duty & Government Liaison

• Handle registration of deeds and documents at Sub-Registrar offices.
• Advise on stamp duty valuation, adjudication, and registration requirements.
• Apply for and obtain stamp duty refunds and adjudication orders from IGR / Joint District Registrar.
• Independently source registered documents from Sub-Registrar offices and revenue records from revenue offices.

Statutory Permissions & Compliance

• Apply for and obtain permissions under:
• 6(B) Watan Land
• Section 43 & 47(C) – M.A.L.T. Act
• Section 36 – Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (Kul Kayada)
• Ensure compliance with all statutory approvals and conditions.

Representation & Litigation Support

• Represent the company before District Collector, Sub-Divisional Officer, Tahsildar, Circle Officer, and other authorities.
• Draft and file applications, affidavits, written statements, replies, and appeals including:
• Appeals under Section 247 of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code
• Applications under Section 155 of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966
• Conduct legal research, prepare briefs and case synopses, and maintain case files and records.

RERA & Regulatory Support

• Compile and coordinate data for RERA registrations and updates.
• Coordinate with internal departments for RERA-related documentation.
• Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with RERA provisions.

Internal Advisory & Coordination

• Advise departments on day-to-day legal compliances.
• Maintain effective coordination with business and project teams.
• Take instructions from the Head of Legal and provide regular updates on legal matters.