Assistant Manager Legal

Nitesh Land; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitesh Land is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Legal to oversee title due diligence, draft and vet a wide range of agreements, and ensure RERA compliance on real estate projects in Bengaluru. You will manage end-to-end legal documentation and support senior management with strategic decisions.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in real estate or property law, strong knowledge of land laws, and the ability to coordinate with government departments and external counsel.

Qualifications

• LL.B. is required; LL.M. preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in real estate or property law.
• Experience with land laws, RERA compliance, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title due diligence and provide legal opinions on land and property.
• Draft and vet a wide range of legal documents including sale deeds and MOUs.
• Manage property registration work with relevant authorities and jurisdictions.
• Ensure end-to-end legal compliance for construction and development projects.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigation matters.
• Provide advisory support to senior management on risk and regulatory matters.

Skills

Land laws

RERA

Litigation mgmt

Property registration

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. preferred

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.