Assistant Manager Legal

Nitesh Land; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitesh Land is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Legal to lead end-to-end legal diligence, documentation, and compliance for real estate projects in Bengaluru. The role emphasizes land laws, RERA and litigation management to support strategic and operational decisions.

The ideal candidate will oversee drafting and vetting of sale deeds, JDAs, MOUs, leases, NDAs, and other contracts, while coordinating with government departments for registrations and approvals.

Qualifications

• LL.B. is required; LL.M. preferred for advanced practice.
• 5–10 years in legal roles, preferably in real estate, property, or construction.
• Strong expertise in land laws, RERA, litigation management, and property registration processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform title due diligence and provide legal opinions on land and property.
• Draft, vet and manage documents including Sale Deeds, JDAs, MOUs, Leases, NDAs and related contracts.
• Coordinate property registrations with Sub-Registrar offices and liaise with BDA, BBMP and revenue departments as needed.
• Ensure end-to-end legal compliance for construction and development projects, including RERA registrations.
• Provide advisory support to senior management on strategic matters and risk management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of assigned legal work.

Skills

Land laws

RERA

Litigation management

Property registration

Education

LL.B.

LL.M.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Legal to join our Legal & Business Development team. The role involves managing end-to-end legal due diligence, property documentation, compliance, and contract management for our real estate projects. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in land laws, RERA, litigation management, and property registration processes while providing proactive legal support to senior management in strategic and operational matters.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager - Legal will be responsible for overseeing various legal functions related to real estate projects, ensuring compliance, and providing legal support to management.

Responsibilities

• Title Due Diligence & Legal Opinions
• Conduct title due diligence and provide legal opinions on land and property.
• Trace title history for agricultural, BDA, CMC, and municipal properties and liaise with government departments.
• Survey title documents, verify ownership records, and prepare issue charts.
• Drafting & Vetting Legal Documents
• Draft and vet a wide range of legal documents, including:
• Sale Deeds, Agreements of Sale, Partition Deeds, Release Deeds, Power of Attorney, Wills
• Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), MoUs, Sharing Agreements, Civil Contracts, Construction Agreements
• Lease Agreements (Commercial & Residential), Service Contracts, NDAs, Company Contracts
• Handle property registration work with jurisdictional Sub-Registrar offices.
• Liaise with BDA, BMRDA, BBMP, Taluk and Revenue Departments, and other relevant authorities.
• Legal Compliance & Project Documentation
• Manage end-to-end legal compliance for construction and development projects.
• Ensure approvals, land conversion, and RERA registration and compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigation matters.
• Advisory & Risk Management
• Support senior legal and compliance teams in strategic decision-making.
• Manage legal risk, monitor contract compliance, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of assigned legal work.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.); Master’s in Law (LL.M.) preferred.

Minimum 5–10 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in real estate, property law,commercial law or construction industry.

Required Skills

Strong expertise in land laws, RERA, litigation management, and property registration processes.

Preferred Skills

Proactive legal support to senior management in strategic and operational matters.