Litigation Legal Assistant

Puravankara Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Puravankara Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Manager – Litigation to steer the company’s real-estate dispute portfolio, ensure timely filings, and manage external counsel.

You will maintain litigation MIS, assess exposure, and advise business teams on title, RERA, and contractual risks to prevent disputes; 6–12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• LLB or LLM degree in law.
• 6–12 years' post-qualification experience in a real estate developer setup, law firm, or property advisory.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation portfolio across land/title disputes, RERA and consumer matters, and other real estate disputes.
• Formulate case strategy using state land laws, RERA provisions, title and revenue records, project approvals, agreements, and precedents.
• Draft and finalise legal notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits, petitions, appeals, and settlement documents with internal and external counsel.
• Represent Puravankara Limited before courts, tribunals, RERA authorities, consumer commissions, and other forums; prepare for hearings and evidence.
• Manage panel advocates and external counsel: briefs, opinions, timelines, fees, and risk monitoring.
• Maintain matter trackers and litigation MIS; advise business teams on title, RERA, and contractual risks to prevent disputes.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal drafting

MIS reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

The Manager – Litigation drives measurable outcomes across Puravankara Limited’s real‑estate disputes by ensuring milestone adherence, timely case assessments and filings, hearing readiness, counsel performance, and budget control. The role maintains accurate litigation MIS, ensures compliance with orders and settlements, reduces legal exposure, and leads proactive dispute‑prevention reviews with business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s litigation portfolio covering land and title disputes, RERA and consumer matters, contractual claims, recovery proceedings, and other real‑estate disputes, with accountability for timely and commercially viable outcomes.
• Formulate case strategy by interpreting applicable state land and property laws, RERA provisions, title and revenue records, project approvals, agreements, and relevant judicial precedents.
• Draft, review, and finalise legal notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits, petitions, appeals, written submissions, evidence briefs, and settlement documentation in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Represent and protect Puravankara Limited’s interests before courts, tribunals, RERA authorities, consumer commissions, and other statutory or quasi‑judicial forums, ensuring effective preparation for hearings, evidence, and arguments.
• Manage panel advocates and external counsel by issuing clear briefs, reviewing legal opinions and submissions, monitoring timelines and fees, and evaluating case progress, risk, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate matter trackers and litigation MIS, assess financial and legal exposure, ensure compliance with court orders and settlement terms, and advise business teams on title, RERA, and contractual risks to prevent disputes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or LLM
• 6 to 12 years of post‑qualification experience in a real estate developer setup, law firm, or property advisory company.
• Strong command over state‑specific land/property laws, RERA frameworks, title scrutiny, and corporate contract management.