Legal Manager / Legal Coordinator

Important:

It is certainly expected that you take time to read the complete description and instructions given below before applying.

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Important:

Please go through the following with utmost detail.

• We have been doing business since 1986 and have earned the trust and respect of our customers. We think this is because of our individual attention to their needs
• We are a small company by our own choice. At this stage, for us growth of our company is not only about getting bigger, it is about getting better
• There are many corportes, multinational companies and big players in the Real estate industry in Chennai. We are NOT one of them. PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE if you are looking for one
• Our customers will say we are a small, family backed and trustworthy organization. If you derive personal and professional accomplishment working in a small, tight team with prime regard for professional ethics and customer satisfaction, PLEASE APPLY!
• We are looking at a long term addition to our team
• Attention to detail is very, very important to us

- Vijay Sundar, Executive Director

Essential qualities:

1) Time Management

• When you practice good time management in your life, you are less likely to procrastinate. Time management leads to higher productivity and leads to a disciplined professional output. This is absolutely essential for this job
• You must be able to effectively use computers/technology to plan out your work / organize tasks/ schedule and prioritize to meet your goals and objectives

2) Listening/Writing/Observational and Communication Skills

• Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English and Tamil. Knowledge in other Indian languages is a bonus (Telugu / Malayalam / Hindi) but not essential. This position requires excellent communication skills and proper professional etiquette.
• To communicate effectively, you need to be able to listen, not just to get your own point across,but also have the skills to digest information and find out what is important
• You need to have an edge in understanding other people's perspectives and also properly convey your views to others

3) Interpersonal Skills / Negotiation Skills

• You must be able to smoothly and effectively work with clients and other stakeholders (landowners, purchasers, outside consel, tenants etc), to ensure a successful transaction

Desired candidate skills, qualification and experience:

• B.L, LL.B, BBA LLB or B.Com LL.B or LL.M with strength & specilization in Business / Real Property Law
• Competent & Confident to grow to be the single point contact for all legal affairs of the company
• Must be an effective communicator in English & Tamil language
• Familiarity in Tamil language will help you perform effectively for this position - after all you will have to interpret old property documents/records which could be written in Tamil
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity and exhibition of confidence in Property laws, Contracts, Registration and Stamps Acts, Land Acquisition Acts, and other property and land related acts is essential to be considered
• For this reason, candidates with atleast 3 years exposure in Real estate / Property development / construction domain wil be preferable
• Confident personality with high energy and motivation to overcome and tackle any inefficiencies/inactions while dealing with Police, Revenue, Registration and other departments
• Strong and effective Negotiation and Leadership skills
• Please apply mentioning your realistic expected CTC to be considered for shortlisting

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Typical job functions:

Indicative responsibilities associated with this job are,

• Independently conduct due diligence and title document scrutiny and represent the company for discussions on its legal matters with Land owners / Vendors / Joint venture partners
• Follow up with the Police and other government departments for effective prevention and resolution of issues
• Preparation / Drafting of various deeds, documents or undertakings with respect to property purchase, sale, bank loan/mortgage, rentals/leases and all contracts
• Coordinating with our external legal consultants/advocates on various matters related to litigation, legal opinions and representations
• Work closely with panel advocates in the preparation of Plaints, Written Statements, Memos, Interlocutory applications, Writ petitions and drafting various types of criminal petitions etc.
• Managing the entire registration process on behalf of the company by representing at SRO's and other government offices

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Other information:

• Due diligence and title scrutiny includes going to various offices (Registrar office, Village Administrative office, Taluk office, Land records offices etc) and also approaching various stakeholders (land owners, mediators/brokers etc) to get required documents/information for scrutiny
• You will have to frequently keep in touch with the company's Advocates/Lawyers to keep a track on case status and keep records of various documents/petitions filed by them on behalf of the company
• You should take responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient management of the company's legal and contractual risks
• You must be familiar with the court processes, rules and court nomenclature with respect to litigations so as to follow up and keep track with the company's external legal consultants/advocates and update the management on progress, status updates and providing overall guidance

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• We are a stable (started in 1986) and a growing concern. On you proving your value to our team, you may experience more benefits that are not only in monetary terms.
• Our offered salary will be between Rs.3,25,000 to Rs.5,50,000 depending on the qualification, experience and potential

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Location:

Our office is located at Vadapalani where you will be reporting daily. This job will require frequent travel for official work - for which travel compensation will be provided at actuals.

Having your own vehicle and a valid driving license is essential.

• Interviews are appointment based
• Appointments will be communicated only through email
• Please avoid walk-ins
• Please avoid calling us to know your interview slot
• Please understand that this is being done only so that everyone has a smooth and organized interview experience
• Thank you for your co-operation!

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