Area Legal Manager- Bangalore

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Title Due Diligence & Property Documentation:

• Conduct legal due diligence of properties for housing and mortgage loan proposals.
• Examine and review title documents such as sale deeds, gift deeds, lease deeds, and development agreements.
• Draft and vet Title Search Reports and Title Clearance Notes for loan approvals.
• Coordinate with empanelled advocates for title verification reports and legal opinions.

2. Drafting & Vetting of Documents:

• Draft, review, and vet standard loan documents, MOU, indemnity bonds, NDAs, and real estate-related agreements.
• Ensure enforceability of loan and security documents in line with applicable laws.
• Support business team in document execution and stamp duty compliance.

3. Legal Advisory:

• Provide timely legal advice to internal stakeholders including credit, sales, and operations teams on loan structuring and documentation.
• Identify legal risks and suggest mitigation strategies for non-litigation matters.
• Assist in interpretation and implementation of changes in real estate and lending laws.

4. Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure legal compliance with RERA, Stamp Acts, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Contract Act, and other applicable local laws.
• Support internal audits by ensuring proper legal documentation and record keeping.

5. Coordination & Reporting:

• Coordinate with external legal counsel, law firms, and empanelled advocates.
• Maintain trackers and MIS for legal reports, opinions, and documentation.
• Support other legal team members in project-based assignments as required.