Details of the Organization

Poovayya & Co is a full-service law firm with offices in Bengaluru & New Delhi, India.

Details of the Job/Internship

Poovayya & Co is looking for a candidate for the position of Real Estate Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join them at their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conducting property due diligence, including title investigation and analysis of ownership chain.
• Reviewing and interpret revenue records and land records (including jurisdiction-specific records) and identify title/encumbrance risks.
• Preparing due diligence reports with risk grading and mitigation steps.
• Supporting and managing end-to-end real estate transactions, including acquisitions, alienation, leasing, development and construction projects, collaborations/JDAs, redevelopment, joint ventures, and project finance–related real estate matters.
• Handling matters from the term sheet/LOI stage through execution and closing, including preparation and management of transaction checklists, conditions precedent (CP) tracking, and closing deliverables.
• Coordinating with clients, counterparties, internal teams, consultants, local counsel, and governmental/municipal authorities to ensure smooth execution and timely closure of transactions.
• Managing client communications on updates, deliverables, and timelines.
• Briefing and coordinating with local counsel for jurisdictional opinions and local documentation.
• Maintaining matter files, trackers, and knowledge notes for the team.
• Contributing to knowledge development initiatives, including drafting articles, legal updates, and thought leadership pieces for internal and external publications.
• Working with and guiding interns and junior resources, provide on-the-job mentoring and support the professional development of the team members.

Eligibility

• LL.B. (3-year / 5-year) from a recognized institution.
• Enrolled with the State Bar Council.
• 2–4 years PQE (real estate transactions/due diligence/documentation).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Precise, structured, commercially aware. Ability to effectively engage with clients, counterparties and internal teams.
• Risk spotting and mitigation: Ability to convert issues into actionable options.
• Client handling: Practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Research proficiency: Strong legal research and ability to synthesise advice.
• Tools: MS Office; familiarity with research tools (SCC Online/Manupatra) preferred.
• Language: Working knowledge of Kannada would be an added advantage.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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