JOB DESCRIPTION – LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Department: Legal
Designation: Legal Executive
Experience: 2–5 Years
Industry: Real Estate / Construction
Location: Coimbatore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Legal Head / Management

1. Job Purpose

The Legal Executive will be responsible for handling day-to-day legal activities of the company, with a primary focus on real estate and construction-related legal matters, property documentation, agreements, legal compliance, due diligence, and coordination with external advocates and government authorities.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good drafting skills, timely follow-up, and the ability to identify and escalate potential legal risks to management.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Property & Real Estate Legal Work

- Conduct preliminary legal verification and documentation review for properties.
- Assist in property title verification and due diligence.
- Review and maintain property-related documents, including title deeds, sale deeds, agreements, approvals and supporting records.
- Coordinate with advocates for title search, legal opinions and property-related legal matters.
- Identify potential legal issues or risks relating to properties and escalate them to management.
- Assist in documentation related to land acquisition, development and sale transactions.

B. Agreement & Document Drafting

- Draft, review and coordinate various legal documents and agreements.
- Handle agreements such as:
- Sale Agreements
- Sale Deeds
- Joint Development Agreements
- Construction Agreements
- Vendor Agreements
- Contractor Agreements
- Lease / Rental Agreements
- MoUs
- Notices and legal correspondence
- Ensure agreements are properly executed, stamped and registered wherever applicable.
- Maintain proper records of original and executed legal documents.

C. Legal Compliance

- Monitor legal and statutory requirements applicable to the company's real estate and construction activities.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely compliance.
- Maintain a legal compliance tracker and follow up on pending matters.
- Support the company in matters relating to RERA, registration, property documentation and other applicable regulatory requirements.




- Keep track of important renewal dates, registrations, licences and approvals.

D. Litigation & Legal Matters

- Maintain a record of ongoing and potential legal cases.
- Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants.
- Collect required documents and information from internal departments for legal cases.
- Track court dates, hearings, notices and case developments.
- Prepare case status reports for management.
- Ensure timely response to legal notices and correspondence.
- Escalate critical legal matters to the Legal Head / Management immediately.

E. Government & Authority Coordination

- Coordinate with government departments and statutory authorities wherever required.
- Assist in matters involving registration offices, local authorities, revenue departments and other relevant authorities.
- Follow up on property-related applications, approvals and documentation.
- Maintain records of submissions, acknowledgements and communications.

F. Contract & Vendor Legal Support

- Review contracts and agreements received from vendors, contractors and service providers.
- Highlight legal risks, unfavourable clauses and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Projects, Finance and other departments for contract-related matters.
- Track contractual obligations, expiry dates and renewal requirements.

G. Internal Legal Support

- Provide legal support to HR, Finance, Procurement, Projects, Marketing and Management.
- Review official letters, notices and legal communications before issue wherever required.
- Provide preliminary legal observations on business-related documents.
- Maintain confidentiality of company and client legal information.
- Assist management in reducing legal and contractual risks.

3. Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of property and real estate laws




- Positive understanding of RERA and construction-related legal matters
- Strong legal drafting and documentation skills
- Contract review and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of litigation procedures and legal notices
- Good research and analytical skills
- Strong follow-up and coordination ability
- Attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to identify legal risks
- Good knowledge of MS Office / Excel / Word
- Ability to maintain legal records and trackers
- High level of confidentiality and professional integrity

4. Qualification

Essential:

- LL.B / B.L. from a recognized institution.

Preferred:

- LL.M. or additional certification in Corporate / Real Estate Law.
- Experience in a real estate, construction, property development or corporate legal environment.

5. Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in:

- Real Estate Companies
- Construction Companies
- Property Development Companies
- Corporate Legal Departments
- Law Firms handling property / real estate matters

Candidates with practical experience in property documentation, agreement drafting, title verification, RERA-related matters and legal coordination will be preferred.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of legal documentation
- Accuracy of agreements and legal documents
- Timely closure of legal queries
- Legal compliance status
- Timely follow-up of litigation and legal notices
- Property due diligence completion
- Contract review turnaround time
- Reduction of legal/documentation risks
- Proper maintenance of legal records
- Timely reporting of critical legal issues to management

7. Personal Attributes

- Professional and ethical approach
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Good judgement and decision-making ability
- Proactive follow-up
- Ability to work under deadlines
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments
- Willingness to travel to sites / registration offices / government offices when required

To Apply: WhatsApp - +91-XXXXXXXXXX or Mail to [email protected]

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Executive (Coimbatore)
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