Senior Legal Associate

Landeed; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Landeed is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to join our legal team. The role focuses on title verification and property documentation for banks and NBFCs, combining desk reviews with field verifications and regular travel.

You will conduct title searches, vet sale deeds, deeds, leases, and related instruments, and prepare TSRs for mortgage transactions. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to work across multiple files are essential.

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognized university with Bar Council enrollment.
• 3–10 years of hands-on title search and legal documentation experience.
• Experience for banks/NBFCs or housing finance companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive title searches for properties including residential, commercial, and industrial.
• Review and vet sale deeds, conveyance deeds, leases, and related instruments for accuracy.
• Prepare TSRs for mortgage and loan transactions and identify defects or encumbrances.
• Travel to sub-registrar offices and authorities for document verification when required.

Skills

Property law

Transfer of property

Registration processes

Mortgage documentation

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Reading local language

Education

LLB (3/5 year)

Bar Council enrollment

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Legal Associate to join our legal team, specializing in title verification and property documentation for banks and NBFCs. This role involves a mix of desk-based legal review and on-ground field verification, requiring someone who is detail-oriented, legally sharp, and comfortable with regular travel.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Title Search & Verification:
   • Conduct comprehensive title searches for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
   • Examine revenue records, encumbrance certificates, mutation entries, and chain of title documents.
   • Prepare detailed Title Search Reports (TSRs) for mortgage and loan transactions.
   • Identify title defects, encumbrances, litigation risks, and pending dues.
2. Document Vetting:
   • Review and vet property documents including sale deeds, conveyance deeds, lease agreements, power of attorney, development agreements, and related legal instruments.
   • Scrutinize sanction plans, approved layouts, completion certificates, and occupancy certificates.
   • Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, registration requirements, and RERA regulations where applicable.
3. MIS & Reporting:
   • Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports tracking case status, turnaround times, and pending queries.
   • Generate periodic reports for internal stakeholders and lending partners.
   • Ensure accurate documentation and timely updates in the case management system.
4. Field Work:
   • Travel to sub-registrar offices, revenue departments, municipal corporations, and development authorities for document verification and record searches.
   • Conduct site visits for physical verification when required.

Requirements:

Education:

• LLB (3-year or 5-year program) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council is mandatory.

Experience:

• 3 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in title search and legal documentation, specifically for banks, NBFCs, or housing finance companies.
• Demonstrated experience preparing TSRs across multiple property types.
• Familiarity with state-specific property laws and revenue records.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of property law, transfer of property, registration processes, and mortgage documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for report preparation and MIS management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with attention to deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading and writing the local language.