The Role
Supports land acquisition and real estate due diligence by reviewing title, revenue, ownership, encumbrance, and mutation records. Coordinates with surveyors, notaries, government registration and revenue offices, external counsel, and legal firms. Identifies ownership risks, disputes, pending litigation, and regulatory issues; maintains transaction checklists and data rooms; drafts preliminary legal notes and summaries; and ensures accurate documentation and compliance with applicable land laws.
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Junior Legal Executive – Land Due Diligence
Profile Summary:
Detail-oriented and highly motivated Junior Legal Executive with foundational experience in conducting legal due diligence for land acquisition, real estate, and infrastructure projects. Skilled in reviewing title documents, verifying property ownership, identifying legal encumbrances, and coordinating with external counsel and government authorities to ensure compliance with applicable land laws and regulations.
Possesses a strong understanding of legal documentation related to land, including sale deeds, lease deeds, gift deeds, mutation records, and encumbrance certificates. Demonstrated ability to support senior legal professionals in preparing title reports, legal opinions, and risk mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:Assist in conducting legal due diligence of land parcels by collecting, reviewing, and verifying title and revenue documents.
Review key legal documents such as title deeds, sale agreements, encumbrance certificates, RTCs, Khata extracts, and mutation records.
Coordinate with surveyors, notaries, and government offices (e.g., sub-registrar, tahsildar) to procure and validate legal records.
Support in identifying legal risks or irregularities in land ownership and history, including any existing disputes, encumbrances, or pending litigations.
Maintain detailed due diligence checklists and data rooms for each land transaction.
Draft and vet preliminary legal notes and summaries under the guidance of senior legal counsel.
Liaise with external legal firms for obtaining legal opinions and confirmatory title searches.
Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in compliance with internal policies and applicable state laws.
Core Competencies:Land and Property Law
Title Verification
Legal Documentation
Real Estate Regulatory Compliance
Due Diligence Reporting
Legal Research & Analysis
Coordination with Revenue & Registration Authorities
Educational Background:Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
[University Name] – [Year of Graduation]
(Optional: Diploma/Certification in Real Estate Law or Property Law)
Technical Skills:MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Legal Research Tools (Manupatra, SCC Online, etc.)
Document Management Systems (DMS)
Soft Skills:Attention to Detail
Time Management
Strong Communication
Team Collaboration
Analytical Thinking
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree
- Foundational experience conducting legal due diligence for land acquisition, real estate, or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of land and property law, title verification, legal documentation, and real estate regulatory compliance
- Ability to review title deeds, sale agreements, encumbrance certificates, RTCs, Khata extracts, mutation records, and related revenue documents
- Legal research and analysis skills
- Ability to coordinate with surveyors, notaries, government authorities, and external legal counsel
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiarity with legal research tools such as Manupatra and SCC Online
- Experience with document management systems
- Diploma or certification in real estate law or property law
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The Company
What We Do
KP Group was founded by Dr. Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel in 1994 which is now well recognized group of Gujarat. What started as a logistics service provider in 1994 is now a Rs.100+ Billion business empire. The Group has completed more than 29 years of its successful operations and today consists of several group of companies, all contributing to the fast and robust growth of the group. During the last decade the group has achieved phenomenal growth as a result of diversification into fabrication and galvanizing, renewable energy sector (Solar & Wind), Telecom infrastructure and lately in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia.
