Alba Law Offices is inviting applications for an Associate to join its Real Estate practice in New Delhi. The position requires 3–4 years of post-qualification experience, particularly in real estate law, bank-side title and security work, and property due diligence. Immediate joining is required.
About Alba Law Offices
Alba Law Offices is a law firm with a Real Estate practice handling banking-related property matters, title verification, due diligence and security documentation.
About the Opportunity
The firm is seeking an Associate to work directly with the Partner leading its Real Estate practice. The role involves managing files throughout the process, from initial searches at the Sub-Registrar’s office to preparing final legal scrutiny reports.
Position
The opening is for an Associate – Real Estate (Banking & Due Diligence).
Practice Area
The role focuses on Real Estate and Banking, particularly bank-side title verification, property due diligence, security documentation and related legal compliance.
Location
The position is based in New Delhi.
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Experience Required
Applicants must have 3–4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with law firm experience and real estate as their main practice area.
Engagement Type
The position is offered on a full-time, retainership basis.
Joining
The selected candidate is expected to join immediately.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Associate will be responsible for the following:
Bank-Side Title and Legal Scrutiny
- Preparing title search reports and legal scrutiny reports for public sector banks in their prescribed panel formats.
- Handling matters relating to housing loans, loans against property and project finance.
Property Due Diligence
- Examining the chain of title and conducting searches at Sub-Registrar and revenue offices.
- Verifying encumbrances, litigation and statutory approvals.
- Identifying title defects and communicating the findings clearly to banks.
Security Documentation
- Preparing memoranda of deposit of title deeds, registered mortgage deeds and tripartite agreements.
- Handling the creation, registration and release of charges.
Delhi NCR Land Laws
- Advising on Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Land and Development Office (L&DO) leasehold and freehold matters.
- Handling conversion, mutation and revenue record issues in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Regulatory Compliance
- Addressing RERA compliance, stamp duty and registration requirements relating to transactions and security creation.
Client Coordination
- Coordinating with bank branches and circle offices.
- Responding to queries, addressing deficiencies and managing correspondence and turnaround times.
The firm also provides training in SARFAESI and DRT work, CERSAI filings and project finance due diligence where the candidate has not handled these matters previously.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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- Hold an LL.B. degree and be enrolled with a State Bar Council.
- Have 3–4 years of post-qualification experience, primarily in real estate law.
- Possess direct experience in bank-side title and security work.
- Have working knowledge of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Registration Act, 1908, and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, as applicable in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
- Be able to draft in English and read revenue and registration records in Hindi.
Desired Skills and Attributes
The firm is looking for candidates who can independently manage files, meet bank deadlines and identify gaps in title documents before they become issues for the bank.
Candidates should be comfortable visiting Sub-Registrar offices, revenue offices and bank branches, managing multiple bank files simultaneously, and explaining title defects clearly in writing.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email their updated resume to admin@albalawoffices.com.
Applicants must use the following subject line:
Associate – Real Estate
Contact
Email: admin@albalawoffices.com
Website: www.albalawoffices.com
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