Legal Associate

Novel Office; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks a Government & Regulatory Liaison with strong expertise in real estate matters. The role involves acting as the primary contact with government bodies, coordinating property documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate should manage registrations, Khata/E-Khata, and property tax, while handling licences and permits. Travel to government offices is expected as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Law, Real Estate or related field preferred with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, Khata/E-Khata, property tax and registrations.
• Understanding of labour laws and statutory requirements related to real estate and construction.
• Fluent in Kannada and English (read and speak).

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with BBMP, BWSSB, BESCOM and local authorities for approvals and clearances.
• Coordinate property documentation, stamp duty, registration, Khata/E-Khata, property tax and related processes.
• Prepare and submit applications for licenses, permits, NOCs and follow up until completion.
• Coordinate land records, Khata and other property documentation; resolve discrepancies with Legal Team.
• Ensure compliance with property, real estate, construction and labour-related requirements.
• Handle government queries and coordinate responses; maintain regulatory records.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, officials, and stakeholders; keep records.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Property documentation

Khata/E-Khata

Land records

Labour law knowledge

Kannada

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law/Real Estate preferred

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Government & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with BBMP, BWSSB, BESCOM, local authorities, and other government departments for approvals, permits, clearances, and regulatory matters.
• Property Documentation & Registration: Coordinate property documentation, stamp duty, registration, Khata/E-Khata, property tax, and other property-related processes with the concerned authorities.
• Approvals & Licences: Prepare and submit applications for required approvals, licences, permits, NOCs, and clearances, and follow up with the relevant departments until completion.
• Property & Land Records: Coordinate matters relating to land titles, ownership records, Khata records, and other property documentation, and assist in resolving discrepancies with the Legal Team and authorities.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable property, real estate, construction, and labour-related requirements, including ESI, PF, minimum wages, and other statutory requirements.
• Government & Local Authority Queries: Handle and coordinate responses to queries or matters raised by government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local police in relation to company properties and transactions.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Records: Coordinate with internal teams, legal professionals, contractors, government officials, and other stakeholders, while maintaining proper records of property documents, approvals, licences, and regulatory correspondence.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in any field; Law, Real Estate, or a related field will be preferred, with relevant experience in real estate liaison and property matters.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, property documentation, land titles, Khata/E-Khata, property tax, registrations, construction permits, and Karnataka regulations.
• Good understanding of applicable labour laws and statutory requirements, including ESI, PF, minimum wages, and other compliance requirements related to real estate and construction.
• Proficiency in Kannada and English (Read and Speak)
• Willingness to travel frequently to government offices and other locations; a personal vehicle is preferred/required.
• Preferably male candidate considering the travel and field-based nature of the role.