Real Estate Associate

Poovayya & Co Job Description

Job Title: Associate

Location: Bengaluru Work mode: On-site

Practice Area: Real Estate (Transactional + Advisory)

Role Overview

We are seeking a real estate lawyer to support a fast-paced real estate practice, handling end-to-end property transactions across India. The role involves undertaking title due diligence, structured legal risk assessment, drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, advising on regulatory and compliance matters (including registration, stamp duty, municipal laws, RERA), deal execution support entailing working closely with partners and client teams. Assignments may involve occasional travel and collaboration with other practice groups of the Firm.

Key Responsibilities

1.Title Due Diligence & Investigations

Conducting property due diligence, including title investigation and analysis of ownership chain.

Reviewing and interpret revenue records and land records (including jurisdiction-specific records) and identify title/encumbrance risks.

Preparing due diligence reports with risk grading and mitigation steps.

2.Transactions, Documentation and Execution

Supporting and managing end-to-end real estate transactions, including acquisitions, alienation, leasing, development and construction projects, collaborations/JDAs, redevelopment, joint ventures, and project financerelated real estate matters.

Handling matters from the term sheet/LOI stage through execution and closing, including preparation and management of transaction checklists, conditions precedent (CP) tracking, and closing deliverables.

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising a wide range of real estate and ancillary documents, including:

o Sale deeds, assignments, gifts, exchanges, and relinquishment deeds.

o Lease deeds (commercial, industrial, retail), leave and license agreements, MOUs, and LOIs.

o Development agreements, JDAs, redevelopment agreements, and construction contracts.

o Easement, right-of-way, and access agreements; powers of attorney; indemnities.

o Escrow arrangements and security documents linked to real estate transactions.

o Ancillary and closing documentation such as board resolutions, NOCs, undertakings, and condition precedent confirmations

Coordinating with clients, counterparties, internal teams, consultants, local counsel, and governmental/municipal authorities to ensure smooth execution and timely closure of transactions.

3.Management and Other Responsibilities

Managing client communications on updates, deliverables, and timelines.

Briefing and coordinating with local counsel for jurisdictional opinions and local documentation.

Maintaining matter files, trackers, and knowledge notes for the team.

Contributing to knowledge development initiatives, including drafting articles, legal updates, and thought leadership pieces for internal and external publications.

Working with and guiding interns and junior resources, provide on-the-job mentoring and support the professional development of the team members

Candidate profile

Education

LL.B. (3-year / 5-year) from a recognized institution.

Enrolled with a State Bar Council.

Experience

Associate: 24 years PQE (real estate transactions/due diligence/documentation).

Skills and Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Precise, structured, commercially aware. Ability to effectively engage with clients, counterparties and internal teams.

Risk spotting and mitigation: Ability to convert issues into actionable options.

Client handling: Practical, solution-oriented approach.

Research proficiency: Strong legal research and ability to synthesise advice.

Tools: MS Office; familiarity with research tools (SCC Online/Manupatra) preferred.

Language: Working knowledge of Kannada would be an added advantage.

What we offer

Exposure to high-value, multi-jurisdiction real estate matters.

Structured learning through partner/senior review and deal ownership progression.

Competitive compensation and performance-based growth