We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and detail-oriented Legal cum Admin Executive in Kolkata. An LL.B. graduate with 37 years of experience in property documentation, legal coordination and office administration, with high court, civil court and consumer court experience preferably in real estate.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and finalize property-related agreements, including Agreements for Sale, Sale/Conveyance Deeds, Development Agreements, Joint Venture (JV) Agreements, and Lease Deeds.
- Prepare Power of Attorney (POA), MOUs, indemnities, affidavits, and tenant surrender documents.
- Coordinate stamping, execution, and registration of property documents with relevant authorities
- Liaise with government and municipal bodies (such as Land Revenue offices, BL&LRO;, local municipal corporations, and registration offices) for statutory clearances and assessments.
- Ensure compliance with local real estate laws, RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) guidelines, and corporate policies.
- Coordinate and manage civil, criminal, or consumer disputes/litigation involving company properties alongside external counsels and panel advocates.
- Maintain a structured tracking system (MIS) for all ongoing court cases, property files, and land acquisition statuses.
- Coordinate land and registry office searches Conduct preliminary and detailed legal and title due diligence for proposed land and property acquisitions.
- Examine historical title chains, ownership history, and identify potential title defects, encumbrances, claims, or mortgages.
- Verify revenue and land records (e.g., Khatian, Dag/Plot numbers, Mouza, mutation, and conversion records). to confirm clean ownership.
- Visit High Court / Lower Divisional Court / Land & Land Reforms Offices or other authorities for official submissions or follow-up work when required.
- Maintain case files, hearing schedules, and compliance trackers.
- Support land-related documentation work such as mutation, conversion,



and due diligence papers.
- Ensure timely renewals and filings of company licenses, property-related documents, and legal registers.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure legal and administrative compliance in all operations.

Administrative Responsibilities:

- Manage office facilities, housekeeping, logistics, stationery, and daily administrative operations.
- Handle correspondence, record keeping, courier dispatch, and filing (both electronic and physical).
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and site teams for administrative and operational requirements.
- Maintain and renew trade licenses, property tax, professional tax, and other statutory registrations.
- Assist in HR-related tasks such as attendance, leave records, and staff coordination when required.
- Manage meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and minutes of meetings.
- Support management in preparing reports, notices, and internal communications.

Candidate Requirements:
- Salary Rs. 24,000.00 - Rs 30,000.00 per month
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university; active enrollment with the State Bar Council is frequently preferred / Diploma in Administration, Management
- 3 to 7+ years of hands-on legal experience working with a real estate developer, property investment firm, or corporate law firm handling property law and administrative work.
- Solid drafting and analytical capabilities.
- Sound knowledge of property laws, local land revenue procedures, and registration formalities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bengali.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Workspace, ChatGPT & AI tools
- Strong letter drafting and follow-up skills with corporates and government departments.
- Flexibility to travel within Kolkata for official purposes.
- Driving a two-wheeler (Scooty) preferred, though not mandatory.
- Should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities independently.
- Expected Start Date: Immediate or serving notice period

📌 Legal and Administration Assistant (Kolkata)
🏢 Benchmark Developers
📍 Kolkata