Associate – Real Estate at Alba Law Offices (3–4 Years PQE)
Alba Law Offices is inviting applications for an Associate position in its Real Estate and Banking practice, focusing on banking, title verification, and due diligence. The opportunity is suited to legal professionals with 3–4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), particularly in real estate and bank-side title and security work.
About Alba Law Offices
Alba Law Offices is a Delhi-based full-service law firm advising businesses, institutions, and individuals on a wide range of legal matters. The firm combines practical legal advice with a clear understanding of clients’ commercial objectives.
About the Job
Alba Law Offices is hiring an Associate for its Real Estate and Banking practice. The selected candidate will work directly with the Partner leading the practice at every stage of a file, from the initial search at the Sub-Registrar’s office to the preparation of the final legal scrutiny report.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
LL.B. degree and enrolment with a State Bar Council.
3–4 years of post-qualification experience, with real estate as the primary practice area.
Direct experience in bank-side title and security work.
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.
Ability to draft in English and read revenue and registration records in Hindi.
Key Responsibilities
1. Banking Work
Prepare title search and legal scrutiny reports for public sector banks in prescribed panel formats for housing loans, loans against property, and project finance.
2. Due Diligence
Conduct chain-of-title verification, searches at Sub-Registrar and revenue offices, and verification of encumbrances, litigation, and statutory approvals.
3. Security Documentation
Prepare memoranda of deposit of title deeds, registered mortgage deeds, and tripartite agreements. Handle the creation, registration, and release of charges.
4. Delhi NCR Land Law
Handle DDA and L&DO leasehold and freehold matters, conversion and mutation, and revenue records in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
5. Regulatory Compliance
Address RERA compliance, stamp duty, and registration requirements for transactions and security creation.
6. Client Handling
Coordinate with bank branches and circle offices regarding queries, deficiency letters, and turnaround times.
Additional Information
The firm will provide training in SARFAESI and DRT work, CERSAI filings, and project finance diligence where the candidate does not have prior experience in these areas.
The candidate is expected to:
Manage files independently and meet bank deadlines.
Identify gaps in title documents.
Coordinate with Sub-Registrar offices, revenue offices, and bank branches.
Manage multiple files simultaneously.
Communicate title defects clearly to bank officials in writing.
Work Mode
The position is full-time on a retainership basis.
Location
New Delhi, India.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may send their resumes to:
Email: admin@albalawoffices.com
Email Subject Line: Associate – Real Estate
Applicants should highlight their real estate experience, bank-side title and security work, due diligence experience, and familiarity with relevant property laws in their CVs.