Walk-in | Legal Manager ( Real Estate)

Casagrand; Chennai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Casagrand is seeking a Pre-Legal Executive in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to conduct detailed legal due diligence of land parcels before acquisition. You will verify title flows, review deeds, and identify legal risks with internal teams and external advocates.

You will prepare title search notes and risk summaries, coordinate with counsels, ensure compliance with local land laws, and support registration and negotiations through the closing stages.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and bar council enrollment preferred.
• Experience in real estate pre-legal due diligence.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land due diligence for acquisitions.
• Verify title documents and identify encumbrances.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsels.
• Prepare due diligence reports and risk summaries.
• Ensure compliance with local land laws and regulations.
• Support registration and negotiation processes.

Skills

Property law knowledge

Real estate due diligence

Legal document reading

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Excel and Word

Education

LLB degree

Bar Council enrollment advantageous

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Summary

The Pre-Legal Executive will be responsible for conducting detailed legal due diligence of land parcels to ensure clear and marketable title before acquisition. The role involves verification of property documents, coordination with internal teams and external advocates, and identifying legal risks associated with land transactions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Land Due Diligence

• Conduct end-to-end legal due diligence for land acquisition projects.
• Verify title flow for a minimum of 3040 years (or as per company standards).
• Scrutinize sale deeds, partition deeds, settlement deeds, wills, POA, patta, chitta, EC, and other title documents.
• Identify encumbrances, litigations, acquisition notifications, and statutory violations.

Legal Documentation & Verification

• Prepare title search notes, due diligence reports, and legal risk summaries.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels for title opinions and clarifications.
• Review and validate parent documents and link documents.
• Ensure compliance with local land laws, zoning regulations, and statutory requirements.

Government & Statutory Checks

• Verify approvals related to DTCP/CMDA/Local Panchayat.
• Check land classification, conversion (if applicable), and master plan alignment.
• Coordinate for EC, guideline value, and revenue record verification.

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Land Acquisition, CRM, Finance, and Registration teams.
• Support registration process by validating documents prior to execution.
• Assist senior legal team during negotiations and closure stages.

Risk Management

• Highlight legal risks, red flags, and mitigation measures.
• Maintain proper documentation and version control of legal records.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of property laws and land documentation.
• Experience in real estate pre-legal due diligence.
• Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents.
• Good coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and documentation tracking.

Educational Qualification

• LLB (Mandatory)
• Enrollment with Bar Council is an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in real estate developers or law firms handling property due diligence.
• Familiarity with Tamil Nadu land laws is preferred.