About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Legal Associate to join our legal team, specializing in title verification and property documentation for banks and NBFCs. This role involves a mix of desk-based legal review and on-ground field verification, requiring someone who is detail-oriented, legally sharp, and comfortable with regular travel. Key Responsibilities:

1. Title Search & Verification:

• Conduct comprehensive title searches for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Examine revenue records, encumbrance certificates, mutation entries, and chain of title documents.
• Prepare detailed Title Search Reports (TSRs) for mortgage and loan transactions.
• Identify title defects, encumbrances, litigation risks, and pending dues.

1. Document Vetting:

• Review and vet property documents including sale deeds, conveyance deeds, lease agreements, power of attorney, development agreements, and related legal instruments.
• Scrutinize sanction plans, approved layouts, completion certificates, and occupancy certificates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, registration requirements, and RERA regulations where applicable.

1. MIS & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports tracking case status, turnaround times, and pending queries.
• Generate periodic reports for internal stakeholders and lending partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely updates in the case management system.

1. Field Work:

• Travel to sub-registrar offices, revenue departments, municipal corporations, and development authorities for document verification and record searches.
• Conduct site visits for physical verification when required.

Requirements: Education:

• LLB (3-year or 5-year program) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council is mandatory.

Experience:

• 3 to 10 years of hands-on experience in title search and legal documentation...