Counsel

Aditya Birla Capital; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Capital seeks a legal professional for the Counsel role in Risk and Legal. The ideal candidate will review title search reports, advise on title risks, and ensure compliance with stamping and registration requirements in property-backed transactions.

Strong understanding of property law, due diligence, and ability to communicate legal issues to business teams is essential. Prior experience in banks, NBFCs, or real estate-focused practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree required.
• Experience in collection for mid market/corporate.

Responsibilities

• Review Title Search Reports and legal opinions for property transactions.
• Advise business teams on title-related risks and ensure compliance with stamping and registration requirements.
• Provide written legal opinions and highlight risks to non-legal stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree

Experience in Collection for mid market/corporate

Job description

Job Description - Counsel

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ABC Company Info

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (\"ABCL\") is the holding company for the financial services businesses of the Aditya Birla Group. With subsidiaries/JVs that have a strong presence across Protecting, Investing and Financing solutions, ABCL is a financial solutions group that caters to the diverse needs of its customers across their life cycle. Powered by more than 38,000 employees, the businesses of ABCL have a nationwide reach with over 1300 branches, more than 2,00,000 agents/channel partners and various bank partners.

Aditya Birla Finance Limited

Aditya Birla Finance Limited (“ABFL”), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited, is among the leading well-diversified non-banking financial services company in India. ABFL offers customized solutions in the areas of personal finance, mortgage finance, SME finance, corporate finance, wealth management, debt capital markets and loan syndication.

What makes an ideal ABC Citizen?

At ABC, we are constantly on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our 5 core values of Speed, Passion, Integrity, Seamlessness and commitment and live them every day, while also understanding our vision. We believe in building leaders who thrive on challenges, take the onus of creating and sustaining strong teams, and form strong networks as a result of effective relationship-building.

Role Details

Business: Aditya Birla Capital

Unit: Aditya Birla Capital Limited

Location: Delhi

Role: Counsel

Department: Risk and Legal

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor or master’s degree, Experience in Collection for mid market/corporate

Required Skills & Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Integrity and strong ethical standards.
• Effective communication and reporting.
• Process orientation and innovative mindset.
• Networking and stakeholder management.
• Ability to understand complexity of deal
• Flexibility for travel and on-ground for collection.
• Technical proficiency in MIS and fraud systems.

Key Responsibilities

The role requires a legal professional with practical experience in property law, title verification, and scrutiny of documentation relating to immovable property. The candidate will support the internal legal team in reviewing Title Search Reports and legal opinions, advising business teams on title-related risks, and ensuring compliance with documentation and stamping requirements in all property-backed transactions.

Title Verification and Due Diligence: Review and analyses Title Search Reports, legal opinions, and revenue records; examine chain of title, encumbrances, municipal and tax records, mortgages, litigations, and compliance with land laws; identify defects in title and advise corrective steps; evaluate nature of land (freehold, leasehold, government land, agricultural or industrial land); provide written legal opinions; highlight legal risks; review mortgage documents; advise on stamping, registration, and jurisdiction‑specific requirements.

Key Skills And Competencies

Strong understanding of property law, land laws, stamp and registration laws; proficiency in reviewing and interpreting title documents and revenue records; ability to identify title defects and propose corrective measures; sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication of legal issues to non‑legal stakeholders.

Preferred Background

Prior experience in a bank, NBFC, law firm, or real estate‑focused practice with exposure to property title verification.

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Aditya Birla Capital is committed to provide equal opportunity to all in employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any form on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is embedded in our recruitment policies based on our business needs and candidates meeting the eligibility criteria such as qualification, skills and experience.