Legal Counsel Role - Real Estate Investments

Role Overview:

We are hiring for a Legal Counsel role with a leading SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), focused on real estate investments. This is a high-visibility position reporting directly to the Founder & Managing Partner. The role combines real estate title due diligence and transaction documentation, with exposure to fund operations and investor documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end title due diligence for real estate investments (ownership history, chain of title, statutory approvals, encumbrances).

- Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements, JV/JDA agreements, escrow arrangements, and fund documentation.

- Coordinate with external law firms and title search agencies; vet their work for accuracy and commercial alignment.

- Advise on tax-efficient investment structuring (capital gains, stamp duty, GST, withholding tax).

- Ensure SPV-level compliance (RoC filings, governance, constitutional documents).

- Track and ensure compliance with SEBI AIF regulations, RERA, and other applicable laws.

- Manage documentation for exits, refinancing, and restructuring transactions.

Eligibility Criteria:

- LLB from a reputed institute (LLM preferred).

- 8-10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in real estate legal (title + documentation).

- Hands-on experience in title investigations and drafting transaction documents in-house.

- Strong knowledge of tax laws, escrow mechanisms, SPV compliance, SEBI AIF regulations, and RERA.

- Ability to work independently in a lean, founder-led environment with an ownership mindset.

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type:

Full-time

If you have the required experience and are looking for a high-impact role in a growing investment platform, please apply with your updated CV.