Details of the Organization

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and more than 60 years of experience. BDO India Services Private Limited (BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India provides strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory services for domestic and international organizations across industries. The firm is led by over 300 Partners & Directors and a team of 10,000+ professionals operating across 14 key cities.

Details of the Job/Internship

BDO India is hiring a Legal Manager to join their Corporate Counsel team in Mumbai. The role focuses primarily on real estate and property law, managing property transactions and conveyancing from drafting and negotiation to compliance. The position also provides exposure to other legal work within the corporate counsel team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end property transactions from LoI/Term Sheet stage through negotiation, execution, and registration.
• Draft, vet, and negotiate leave & license agreements, lease agreements, sale deeds, MOUs, and title documents.
• Provide legal support for property acquisitions, rentals, and disposals, including due diligence and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with local real estate laws, including RERA, municipal, and development authority regulations.
• Liaise with external counsel, government bodies, and regulatory authorities on property-related issues.
• Handle legal documentation for property registration, stamp duty, and registration formalities.
• Maintain legal records and contract database for all real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence of properties, including title verification and encumbrance checks.
• Keep updated with changes in real estate and property law and advise management accordingly.

Eligibility

• LLB degree is mandatory; CS or LLM preferred.
• 6 to 9 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong exposure to real estate, property law, and conveyancing.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating leave & license agreements, lease deeds, and sale transactions.
• Working knowledge of RERA, municipal, and development authority regulations.
• Experience handling property registrations, title verification, stamp duty, and due diligence processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in maintaining legal trackers, records, and documentation.
• Excellent English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Willingness to contribute to other legal workstreams beyond property/conveyance when required.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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