Advocate

Dharmadev Infrastructure Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dharmadev Infrastructure Limited is seeking a legal professional with expertise in real estate, land and revenue laws to handle due diligence, document review, and compliance. The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating sale, development, and related agreements, ensuring legal safeguards.

The candidate should possess LL.B. or LL.M. with relevant experience in real estate, land, revenue, RERA, property documentation, and litigation, and will coordinate with regulatory authorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Law degree with real estate, land, revenue, RERA, property documentation and litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal verification of land and property documents and title checks.

Skills

Real estate law

Title verification

Litigation handling

Contract drafting

RERA compliance

Legal research

Documentation

Negotiation

Education

LL.B./LL.M.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

For a Real Estate Company

Key Responsibilities

• Property & Land Due Diligence
  • Conduct legal verification of land and property documents.
  • Verify title, ownership, possession, encumbrances, mortgages, and litigation.
  • Conduct title searches and prepare legal title reports.
• Land & Revenue Matters
  • Review 7/12 extracts, property cards, mutation entries, revenue records, and other land records.
  • Handle land conversion, NA permissions, zoning, and revenue-related legal matters.
  • Coordinate with government and revenue authorities when required.
• Agreement & Documentation
  • Draft and review Sale Agreements, Development Agreements, MoUs, Joint Venture Agreements, Lease Agreements, and related documents.
  • Prepare and review allotment letters, booking forms, possession letters, and conveyance documents.
  • Ensure documents protect the company's legal and commercial interests.
• RERA & Regulatory Compliance
  • Assist with RERA registration, documentation, compliance, and legal correspondence.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable real estate laws, municipal regulations, and government requirements.
• Litigation & Dispute Management
  • Handle property disputes, contractual disputes, recovery matters, and consumer/RERA cases.
  • Coordinate with external advocates and represent the company's interests before courts and authorities.
  • Maintain records and follow up on ongoing legal matters.
• Legal Notices & Replies
  • Draft and respond to legal notices, government communications, and customer/vendor claims.
  • Provide legal opinions on disputes and proposed transactions.
• Legal Risk Management
  • Identify potential legal risks in property transactions and business contracts.
  • Advise management on risk mitigation and legally compliant business practices.
• Registration & Government Liaison
  • Coordinate with Sub-Registrar, Revenue Department, Municipal Corporation, RERA authorities, and other government offices.
  • Assist in registration of agreements, sale deeds, conveyance deeds, and other property documents.
• Contract Management
  • Review contracts with contractors, architects, consultants, brokers, vendors, and customers.
  • Ensure appropriate legal clauses, indemnities, warranties, penalties, and termination provisions are included.
• Legal Records & Reporting
  • Maintain organized records of property documents, agreements, court cases, notices, and legal opinions.
  • Prepare periodic legal status reports for management.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Real Estate & Property Laws
• Land & Revenue Law knowledge
• RERA knowledge
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Property title verification
• Litigation and dispute handling
• Legal research and documentation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to coordinate with government authorities

Preferred Qualification

LL.B. / LL.M. with relevant experience in real estate, land, revenue, RERA, property documentation, and litigation.