Senior Associate Principal Associate

Weekday AI (YC W21); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) seeks a Senior Associate / Principal Associate with 6–8 years of real estate transactions, leasing and title due diligence experience. You will manage end-to-end deals, conduct title searches, draft and negotiate documentation, and support clients and internal teams through the lifecycle of each transaction.

The role requires independent handling of multiple matters, strong risk assessment, and the ability to balance legal requirements with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and advising on complex real estate transactions and related documentation.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize sale deeds, leases, and related agreements.
• Conduct title searches, due diligence, and identify ownership and encumbrance issues.
• Strong knowledge of property laws, stamp duty, and registration procedures.
• Able to handle multiple matters independently and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and JV structures.
• Conduct comprehensive title searches and due diligence, examining deeds, encumbrances and permissions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize sale deeds, leases, leave & license, and development agreements.
• Oversee leasing transactions from term-sheets to closing and registration.
• Coordinate with clients, landlords, tenants, lenders, and authorities to ensure timely closings.
• Provide risk assessments and practical recommendations balancing legal and commercial needs.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Leasing

Title search

Property laws

Drafting & negotiation

Multi-matter management

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

Job Description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 4500000 (ie INR 30 - 45 LPA)

Min Experience: 6+ years
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Associate / Principal Associate with 6–8 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, leasing, and title due diligence. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in handling complex real estate matters, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation, conducting title searches, and providing legal and commercial support throughout the transaction lifecycle.

The role requires an individual who can independently manage multiple transactions, work closely with clients and internal stakeholders, identify potential legal and commercial risks, and ensure that transactions are executed efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on end-to-end real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development arrangements, conveyancing, and related documentation.


• Conduct comprehensive title searches and title due diligence, including examination of title deeds, revenue records, encumbrances, approvals, permissions, registrations, and other property-related documents.


• Identify title defects, ownership issues, encumbrances, regulatory concerns, and other potential risks and provide practical recommendations for resolution.


• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various real estate agreements, including sale deeds, agreements to sell, leases, leave and license agreements, development agreements, conveyance documents, powers of attorney, and related transaction documents.


• Handle leasing transactions from initial term-sheet review through documentation, negotiation, execution, registration, and closing.


• Review commercial terms and translate agreed business requirements into legally robust transaction documentation.


• Coordinate with clients, developers, landlords, tenants, lenders, consultants, government authorities, and other stakeholders involved in real estate transactions.


• Support due diligence exercises and prepare detailed title reports, risk assessments, transaction summaries, and issue trackers.


• Conduct legal research on applicable real estate, property, registration, stamp duty, land, and local regulatory laws.


• Work closely with senior lawyers and business teams on transaction structuring, negotiations, documentation, and closing activities.


• Manage transaction timelines and ensure all conditions precedent, registrations, filings, and closing requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.


• Provide practical legal advice on transaction risks while balancing legal requirements with commercial objectives.

Must-Have Skills

• Real Estate Transactions: Strong hands-on experience managing and advising on complex real estate transactions and documentation.


• Leasing: Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing lease and leave & license arrangements.


• Title Search: Strong expertise in conducting property title searches, title due diligence, and identifying ownership and encumbrance-related issues.


• Strong understanding of property laws, registration procedures, stamp duty, land records, and real estate regulations.


• Excellent drafting, contract review, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.


• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and transaction workstreams.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: 6–8 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, leasing, and title due diligence.


• Qualification: LLB/LLM from a recognized university or law school.


• Prior experience with a reputed law firm, real estate organization, corporate legal team, or transaction advisory practice will be preferred.