Associate with INDIALAW LLP (Mumbai, PQE: 3-5 Years)

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Details of the Organization

IndiaLaw LLP, a Pan-India law firm with more than 2 decades of existence is headquartered in Mumbai with branches in major cities in India like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Cochin.

Details of the Job/Internship

They are seeking a detail-oriented, highly skilled Advocate for Property Due Diligence and Title Search Reports to join their team. This position involves reviewing property documents, conducting in-depth research, and ensuring that title records are clear, accurate, and free from legal encumbrances. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of property law, and title search procedures, and the ability to provide clients with comprehensive due diligence reports that ensure the legal integrity of property transactions.

Role and Responsibilities

Property Due Diligence: Conduct thorough property due diligence to identify any potential legal issues, encumbrances, or risks associated with property titles, ownership disputes, or outstanding claims.
Title Search and Report Generation: Lead the title search process by examining public records, legal databases, and other relevant sources to verify property ownership, boundaries, and title history. Produce clear and accurate title search reports.
Legal Review: Analyze and interpret legal documents related to property transactions, including deeds, mortgages, leases, easements, and encumbrances, to ensure that they meet all legal requirements.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal risks or challenges that may affect property transactions, and provide recommendations for mitigating those risks.
Client Communication: Advise clients (real estate agents, investors, developers, and individuals) on the findings of property due diligence and title search reports. Provide clarity on legal terms and implications.
Collaboration: Work closely with legal teams, real estate professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth property transactions and resolve any title-related issues.
Compliance: Stay up-to-date with local and national property laws and regulations to ensure all due diligence processes and reports comply with relevant legal standards and industry practices.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of due diligence findings, title searches, and legal analyses. Ensure that reports are organized, accurate, and delivered on time.

Eligibility

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Real Estate, or a related field. Additional certifications in property law or title examination are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in property law, title searching, or real estate transactions.
Strong understanding of property title issues, legal documents, and due diligence procedures.
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal real estate laws and regulations.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency in property management software, legal research databases, and MS Office Suite.
Experience in a legal or real estate firm with a focus on title analysis and due diligence.
Certification as a title agent or similar accreditation.
Knowledge of specialized software or tools used in title searches and due diligence reporting.
High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to resolving title-related issues.