Advocate - Banking & Finance - LLB

Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced lawyer with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience in banking & finance and real estate matters, including transactions, documentation, advisory, title due diligence and litigation. The role involves working closely with clients which includes banks, financial institutions / NBFCs, corporates, firms and individuals, handling complex legal issues and providing strategic legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Transactions & Documentation: Draft, review and negotiate legal documents related to real estate and banking & finance transactions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Opinions & Advisory: Provide legal opinions and strategic advisory services on real estate and banking & finance laws, regulatory matters, and contractual obligations.

- Title Due Diligence: Conduct thorough title verification and due diligence for real estate transactions, including examining land records, encumbrances, and compliance with applicable laws.

- Litigation: Handle disputes, including drafting pleadings, representing clients in courts and tribunals and coordinating with external counsel where necessary.

- Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting banking & finance and real estate laws and ensure compliance in all transactions.

- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, courts / authorities and external legal counsels to achieve optimal outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- LLB from a recognized university, LLM would be an added advantage.

- 5-7 years of PQE with experience in real estate and banking & finance laws.

- Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts, legal documentation, and due diligence.

- Proven experience in documentation and litigation related to banking & finance and real estate matters.

- Excellent legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments effectively.

- Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal team dealing with banking & finance and real estate matters is preferred.