Looping For Area Legal Manager - Gurgaon position

IIFL Finance; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IIFL Finance’s Area Legal team in Gurgaon seeks a qualified Legal Manager to oversee due diligence, title verification, and mortgage documentation for Home Loans, LAP, and Affordable Housing. You will assess risks and ensure timely legal opinions.

The role requires LLB/LLM from a recognized university and 5–7 years in legal due diligence, with strong knowledge of property laws and title verification. You will support Operations and Sales in resolving documentation issues and protecting original

Qualifications

• LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• 5-7 years of experience in legal due diligence and mortgage documentation.
• Experience in Housing Finance, NBFC, or Banking sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property laws and registration processes.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with strict TATs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal due diligence and title verification of property documents.
• Ensure accurate execution of loan and security documents and creation of mortgages.
• Verify compliance with legal documentation requirements before loan disbursement.
• Support Operations and Sales teams in resolving documentation issues.
• Monitor registration processes and safekeeping of original property documents.

Skills

Property Title Verification

Legal Due Diligence

Mortgage Creation

Loan Documentation

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Legal Opinion Drafting

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

Job Description Area Legal Manager - Gurgaon

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Due Diligence

• Conduct legal scrutiny and title verification of property documents for Home Loans, Loan Against Property (LAP), and Affordable Housing cases.
• Identify legal risks and recommend suitable mitigants prior to loan disbursement.
• Provide legal opinions within defined turnaround timelines (TAT).

2. Mortgage & Documentation

• Ensure accurate execution of loan and security documents and creation of mortgages.
• Verify compliance with legal documentation requirements before loan disbursement.
• Support Operations and Sales teams in resolving documentation-related issues and deficiencies.
• Monitor registration processes and ensure safekeeping of original property documents.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• 5 - 07years of experience in legal due diligence and mortgage documentation, preferably in Housing Finance, NBFC, or Banking sectors.
• Strong understanding of property laws, registration processes, and title verification.
• Good analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while adhering to strict TATs.

Key Skills

• Property Title Verification
• Legal Due Diligence
• Mortgage Creation
• Loan Documentation
• Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Legal Opinion Drafting

Interested candidate can share your resume at

[e-mail] along with your updated resume.