Advocate

Vertical Realtors; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Realtors seeks a skilled Legal Counsel to manage contract drafting, due diligence on land and property acquisitions, and litigation support. You will draft, review, and negotiate leases, sale and development agreements, MOUs, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with RERA, Registration Act, and other laws. You will liaison with government authorities, coordinate with external counsels, and prepare MIS reports for management.

Qualifications

• Legal drafting and contract management experience.
• Knowledge of land and property laws.
• Experience with regulatory approvals and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate legal documents including development and sale agreements.
• Conduct title verification and due diligence for land acquisitions.
• Represent the company in litigation and coordinate with external advocates.
• Ensure compliance with RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, and other statutes.
• Maintain legal records and prepare status reports.
• Attend client meetings and negotiations as required.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Legal Documentation & Contract Management

Draft, review, vet, and negotiate legal documents including:

• Communication with Customer Post sales to Possession
• Development Agreements
• Sale Agreements
• Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Lease & Leave and License Agreements
• Conveyance Deeds
• Power of Attorney (POA)
• Contractor and Vendor Agreements
• Ensure all legal documents comply with applicable laws and company policies.
• Internal legal Documentation.

Property Due Diligence

• Conduct title verification and legal due diligence for land and property acquisitions.
• Verify ownership records, encumbrances, approvals, and statutory documents.
• Review revenue records, property cards, 7/12 extracts, mutation entries, and land records.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions before acquisition or development.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Represent RERA Authorities, Government Departments, and other judicial forums.
• Handle civil, commercial, consumer, and property-related litigation.
• Draft legal notices, replies, petitions, affidavits, written statements, and legal opinions.
• Coordinate with external advocates and monitor ongoing legal cases.
• Maintain litigation records and provide periodic status reports to management.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• RERA
• Transfer of Property Act
• Registration Act
• Maharashtra Land Revenue Code
• Municipal Rules
• Company Laws and other applicable statutes
• Liaise with government authorities for registrations, approvals, permissions, and legal

formalities.

Legal Advisory

• Provide legal advice to Management, CRM, Sales, Procurement, Projects, HR, Finance,
• Evaluate legal risks associated with business decisions.
• Recommend preventive legal measures and compliance strategies.

Coordination

• Coordinate with Architects, Consultants, Contractors, Government Authorities, Banks,

Financial Institutions, and External Legal Counsels.

• Attend client meetings and negotiations whenever required.

Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain legal files, agreements, court records, and statutory documentation.
• Prepare MIS reports and legal status reports for senior management.

Preferred candidate profile

Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills.

• Strong knowledge of property and land laws.
• Experience in title due diligence.
• Litigation and court handling experience.
• Knowledge of RERA compliance and statutory approvals.
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters.