Legal Officer

Job description

Role & responsibilities • Provide day-to-day legal support to sales, credit, and operations teams; advise on structuring retail home loan transactions and ensure smooth loan processing and disbursement. • Oversee legal due diligence of property documents, including title verification, chain of ownership, and encumbrance checks; provide legal opinions on property eligibility and flag risks. • Ensure accurate execution and validation of loan, mortgage, and security documents; maintain compliance with internal legal standards before disbursement. • Ensure adherence to Reserve Bank of India / National Housing Bank guidelines and applicable property laws; support audits and inspections. • Manage empanelled advocates and legal vendors; allocate cases, and review legal reports for quality and timeliness Preferred candidate profile • Education: LLB / LLM from a recognized university • Experience:1-4 years in: • Housing finance companies (HFCs) • NBFCs/ Banks • Law firms specializing in property and banking law