Liaison Officer - Legal

Novel Office; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Office is seeking a Government & Regulatory Liaison to coordinate approvals, permits, and compliance with local authorities in Karnataka. You will manage property documentation, registrations, Khata/E-Khata, and related processes across multiple government departments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (Law, Real Estate, or related field) with strong knowledge of land titles, property tax, and labour regulations.

Qualifications

• Law, Real Estate, or related field 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 labour laws and statutory requirements including ESI, PF, minimum wages, and related compliance.
• Proficiency in Kannada and English with strong communication, coordination, negotiation, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to government offices and other locations; a personal vehicle is preferred.
• Preferably male candidate due to travel and field-based nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact with BBMP, BWSSB, BESCOM, local authorities and other government departments for approvals, permits, clearances and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate property documentation, stamp duty, registration, Khata/E-Khata, property tax and related processes with authorities.
• Prepare and submit applications for approvals, licences, permits, NOCs and clearances; follow up until completion.
• Coordinate matters relating to land titles, ownership records, Khata records and other property documentation; assist in resolving discrepancies with Legal Team and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with property, real estate, construction and labour-related requirements including ESI, PF and minimum wages.
• Handle responses to queries from government authorities, regulatory bodies and local police in relation to company properties and transactions.
• Coordinate with internal teams, legal professionals, contractors, government officials and other stakeholders, while maintaining records of property documents, approvals, licences and regulatory correspondence.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Negotiation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law, Real Estate or related field 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, with strong communication, coordination, negotiation, and documentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with government authorities and other stakeholders.
• 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.