Jr. Legal Associate

KP Group; Surat; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Group in Surat seeks a qualified legal professional to assist with due diligence of land parcels, review critical documents, and coordinate with government offices for record validation. The role supports senior counsel in drafting notes and liaising with external firms, ensuring compliance with policies and state laws.

The candidate should have a law degree and real estate law exposure. The position involves meticulous document management, risk identification, and reporting within a bustling

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) is required.
• Optional: Diploma/Certification in Real Estate Law or Property Law.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Legal Research Tools (Manupatra, SCC Online, etc.).
• Familiarity with Document Management Systems (DMS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting legal due diligence of land parcels by collecting, reviewing, and verifying title and revenue documents.
• Review key legal documents such as title deeds, sale agreements, encumbrance certificates, RTCs, Khata extracts, and mutation records.
• Coordinate with surveyors, notaries, and government offices to procure and validate legal records.
• Identify legal risks or irregularities in land ownership and history, including disputes, encumbrances, or pending litigations.
• Maintain detailed due diligence checklists and data rooms for each land transaction.
• Draft and vet preliminary legal notes and summaries under senior counsel guidance.
• Liaise with external legal firms for opinions and confirmatory title searches.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in compliance with internal policies and state laws.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)

Diploma/Certification in Real Estate Law or Property Law

Tools

MS Office

Legal Research Tools (Manupatra, SCC Online)

Document Management Systems (DMS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting legal due diligence of land parcels by collecting, reviewing, and verifying title and revenue documents.
• Review key legal documents such as title deeds, sale agreements, encumbrance certificates, RTCs, Khata extracts, and mutation records.
• Coordinate with surveyors, notaries, and government offices (e.g., sub-registrar, tahsildar) to procure and validate legal records.
• Support in identifying legal risks or irregularities in land ownership and history, including any existing disputes, encumbrances, or pending litigations.
• Maintain detailed due diligence checklists and data rooms for each land transaction.
• Draft and vet preliminary legal notes and summaries under the guidance of senior legal counsel.
• Liaise with external legal firms for obtaining legal opinions and confirmatory title searches.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in compliance with internal policies and applicable state laws.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
• (Optional: Diploma/Certification in Real Estate Law or Property Law)
• Technical Skills:
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Legal Research Tools (Manupatra, SCC Online, etc.)
• Document Management Systems (DMS)