Legal Manager

G Square Housing; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

G Square Housing is seeking a Real Estate Legal Counsel to manage property documentation, title verification, due diligence, and drafting of agreements for real estate projects. You will coordinate with internal teams, landowners, and external advocates to ensure compliance with regulations and timely registrations.

The role requires strong knowledge of real estate laws, documentation, and proficiency in Telugu and English, with 2–6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Real estate / property law experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of property documentation and title verification.
• Legal drafting and documentation skills are essential.
• Due diligence and risk assessment capabilities.
• Property registration knowledge is required.
• Good negotiation and communication skills are necessary.
• Telugu must be spoken, read and written.
• English must be spoken, read and written.
• MS Office / documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Property & Title Due Diligence: verify land & property documents.
• Documentation & Drafting: draft/review sale agreements, MOUs, notices and other legal documents.
• Real Estate Legal Matters: handle property-related disputes and coordinate with advocates.
• Registration & Government Coordination: assist in registrations and liaise with authorities.
• Legal Compliance & Risk Management: ensure transactions comply with laws and maintain records.

Skills

Real estate / property law experience

Property documentation & title verif

Legal drafting & documentation

Due diligence & risk assessment

Property registration knowledge

Negotiation & communication

Telugu: speak, read & write

English: speak, read & write

MS Office / documentation skills

Education

LLB / LLM with 2–6 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose

To handle legal matters related to real estate projects, including property documentation, title verification, legal due diligence, agreements, registrations, and coordination with internal teams, customers, landowners, and external legal professionals. The role requires strong knowledge of real estate laws and property documentation and the ability to communicate effectively in Telugu and English.

Key Responsibilities

1. Property & Title Due Diligence

• Conduct legal verification of land and property documents.
• Review title deeds, link documents, EC, revenue records, and related property documents.
• Identify title defects, legal risks, encumbrances, and ownership issues.
• Conduct legal due diligence for land acquisition and real estate projects.

2. Documentation & Drafting

• Draft and review agreements, MoUs, sale agreements, development agreements, POAs, notices, and other legal documents.
• Verify documentation related to landowners, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure documents are legally compliant and properly executed.

3. Real Estate Legal Matters

• Handle property-related legal issues and disputes.
• Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants.
• Support the business team in resolving documentation and legal issues.
• Provide legal opinions on property and transaction-related matters.

4. Registration & Government Coordination

• Coordinate for property registration, document execution, and related legal formalities.
• Liaise with government departments, registration offices, revenue authorities, and other relevant authorities.
• Assist in obtaining and verifying required property-related records and documents.

5. Legal Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure real estate transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintain proper records of legal documents, cases, agreements, and property files.

Mandatory Skills

• Real estate / property law experience
• Strong knowledge of property documentation and title verification
• Legal drafting and documentation
• Due diligence and legal risk assessment
• Property registration knowledge
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Telugu Must be able to Speak, Read & Write
• Good command of English – Speak, Read & Write
• MS Office / documentation skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

• LLB / LLM with 2–6 years of relevant experience
• Candidates from real estate companies, property law firms, infrastructure companies, or land acquisition backgrounds preferred.
• Experience in handling land documents, title verification, registrations, agreements, and property-related legal matters will be highly preferred.