Legal Job | Associate Advocate at BKD Advocates & Legal Consultants: Apply Now!

BKD Advocates & Legal Consultants is inviting applications for the position of Associate Advocate in Kolkata, offering exposure to real estate law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and advisory work.

About BKD Advocates & Legal Consultants

BKD Advocates & Legal Consultants is a full-service law firm based in Kolkata, providing legal solutions, strategic advisory, and litigation services. The firm handles a diverse portfolio of matters and has expertise in Property and Real Estate Law, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Consumer Protection Law, Corporate Advisory, Banking Law, Arbitration, and Criminal Defence, including white-collar crime and money laundering matters.

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About the Job

The selected Associate Advocate will primarily be responsible for managing and providing legal services to real estate developers, promoters, landowners, and real estate agents. The role involves property documentation, title due diligence, regulatory compliance, litigation, dispute resolution, and legal advisory services.

Eligibility

• LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council or awaiting enrolment.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Interest in Real Estate Laws, Property Documentation, Registration, and RERA Compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, vet, and execute Agreements for Sale, Conveyance Deeds, Development Agreements, Joint Development Agreements, Lease Deeds, Leave and License Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and other property-related documents.
• Conduct title due diligence, title investigations, prepare title reports, and verify ownership, marketability of title, and encumbrances.
• Coordinate registration of documents before the appropriate Registration Authorities and liaise with government departments for registration formalities.
• Provide advisory and compliance services under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), including project registration, agent registration, regulatory filings, disclosures, and ongoing compliance.
• Represent and assist clients before Civil Courts, Consumer Commissions, RERA Authorities, RERA Appellate Tribunals, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), High Courts, and other judicial, quasi-judicial, and regulatory forums.
• Draft and file plaints, written statements, petitions, applications, affidavits, rejoinders, appeals, legal notices, replies, and other pleadings.
• Assist in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, recovery actions, contractual disputes, property disputes, consumer disputes, and regulatory proceedings.
• Undertake court appearances, brief senior counsel, manage cases, conduct legal research, prepare case notes, and coordinate with advocates, clients, and court officials.
• Provide legal advisory concerning land acquisition, project structuring, development rights, municipal approvals, sanctions, and statutory compliances.
• Liaise with clients, registration offices, municipal authorities, revenue authorities, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on property laws, contract laws, corporate laws, insolvency laws, RERA, municipal laws, and allied legislations.

Practice Areas

• Property and Real Estate Law
• Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Consumer Protection Law
• Corporate Advisory
• Banking Law
• Arbitration
• Criminal Defence
• White-Collar Crime
• Money Laundering Matters

Salary/Remuneration

Remuneration will be as per industry standards.

Location

4A, 5th Floor, Ved Bhumi, Koyla Vihar Abhinandan, Above Mahindra Showroom, VIP Road, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700052.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may email their updated Resume/CV along with a brief cover letter to [email protected].

Subject Line: Application for Associate Advocate – [Your Name]