Senior Associate – Real Estate Due Diligence

IndiaLaw LLP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

IndiaLaw LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Real Estate Due Diligence to join its real estate practice across multiple locations in India. The role focuses on title due diligence, property documentation, land records, and risk assessment, with independence in handling transactions and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The candidate will conduct comprehensive due diligence, identify title defects, prepare reports, and advise clients on legal and regulatory aspects of real

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree with real estate law focus and post-qualification experience in title due diligence.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills required.
• Experience coordinating with clients, teams, and stakeholders on complex transactions.
• Familiarity with Indian property laws and registration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive due diligence and title verification for various immovable assets.
• Examine deeds and related documents to assess ownership and encumbrances.
• Conduct searches of land records, tax records, and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare detailed due diligence and title reports for client review.
• Identify risks and propose remedial measures for real estate transactions.
• Coordinate with registries, authorities, lenders, and clients to obtain records.
• Assist in acquisitions, disposals, leases, financing, and investments.
• Supervise junior associates and ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Stay updated on property laws and local regulations affecting deals.

Skills

Real estate law

Due diligence

Title searches

Contract drafting

Education

LL.B.

Job description

5 Years

Full-Time

Firm: IndiaLaw LLP

Position: Senior Associate

Experience: 5 Years

About the Role

IndiaLaw LLP is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Associate – Real Estate Due Diligence to join its real estate practice across multiple locations in India. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in real estate title due diligence, property documentation, land records, and legal risk assessment, along with the ability to independently manage transactions and coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

The candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive legal due diligence of immovable properties, identifying title-related risks, preparing detailed due diligence reports, and advising clients on legal and regulatory aspects of real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence and title verification of land, commercial properties, residential projects, industrial properties, and other immovable assets.
• Examine and analyse title deeds, sale deeds, conveyance deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, lease deeds, development agreements, joint development agreements, and other property-related documents.
• Undertake title searches and verification of ownership, encumbrances, mortgages, charges, liens, litigation, and other third-party rights affecting properties.
• Conduct searches and verification of relevant revenue records, land records, registration records, mutation entries, survey records, property tax records, and other statutory documents.
• Review land-use permissions, zoning regulations, conversion orders, building approvals, development permissions, and other applicable statutory approvals.
• Prepare and review title search reports, legal due diligence reports, title certificates, risk assessment notes, and transaction-related legal documentation.
• Identify title defects, legal risks, gaps in documentation, and potential regulatory issues, and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
• Coordinate with Sub-Registrar Offices, revenue authorities, municipal authorities, clients, developers, lenders, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders for obtaining records and clarifications.
• Assist in real estate acquisitions, disposals, leasing transactions, financing, investments, and other property-related transactions.
• Manage multiple assignments, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely completion of due diligence exercises while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Review and supervise the work of junior associates and team members, where required.
• Keep abreast of applicable property laws, registration requirements, land revenue laws, local regulations, and relevant judicial developments.

Eligibility Criteria

• LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in real estate law, title due diligence, property documentation, and legal research.
• Strong practical experience in conducting independent title searches and preparing comprehensive real estate due diligence reports.
• Sound knowledge of applicable property laws, including the Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Registration Act, 1908; Indian Stamp Act and applicable state stamp laws; applicable land revenue laws; and relevant state-specific land and registration regulations.
• Familiarity with state-specific land records, registration procedures, revenue documentation, and local property regulations in the relevant location.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, legal research, and documentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments, coordinate with stakeholders, and work within strict timelines.
• Strong communication, organisational, and client-management skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in a law firm, real estate consultancy, or legal team handling real estate transactions and property due diligence.
• Exposure to large-scale land acquisitions, commercial real estate, industrial land, warehousing, residential developments, or institutional real estate investments.
• Ability to identify complex title issues and provide practical, commercially sound legal recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.

Location

The position is open for the following offices:

• Kolkata
• Pune