About the Organisation
Century Real Estate, with its headquarters in Bangalore, India was founded by Dr.P. Dayananda Pai and Mr. P. Satish Pai in the year 1973 with the primary objective of transacting in the simple buying and selling of land. More than 35 years later, the Company has evolved into an integrated, full service real estate development company that has transformed Bangalore’s urban landscape and is credited with several of Bangalore’s landmark developments such as Manipal Centre, Taj Residency, Vijaya Bank Head Quarters and Diamond District to mention only a few. Century Real Estate has the unique distinction of having purchased land on M.G.Road at INR 5 per square feet way back in 1973 where today the quoted prices are in the range of INR 20,000 per square feet. Regarded as one of the oldest and most respected companies in the Real Estate space in India, the growth of Century Real Estate has practically mirrored the growth of Bangalore as one of Asia’s fastest growing cities. Today, we are the largest owners of real estate in Bangalore with a land bank in excess of 3000 acres representing more than 2 billion USD in asset value and a development portfolio of over 20 million square feet comprising hotels, office buildings, residences, educational institutions and integrated townships spread across South India.
About the Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Counsel – Real Estate (Drafting Specialist) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various real estate agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role is crucial in safeguarding the company’s legal interests while facilitating smooth real estate transactions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements, including sale deeds, lease agreements, joint development agreements (JDAs), MoUs, term sheets, and other related documents.
- Ensure all contracts comply with local and national real estate laws and regulations.
- Provide legal advice on real estate transactions, title due diligence, and regulatory approvals.
- Liaise with external legal counsel, government authorities, and internal stakeholders for contract execution and compliance.
- Assist in dispute resolution, litigation management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Keep abreast of legal developments and changes in real estate laws to ensure compliance.
- Support internal teams in structuring deals and providing legal insights for business decision-making.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a reputed institution.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience specializing in real estate legal drafting and contract management.
- Strong understanding of property laws, RERA regulations, land acquisition laws, and contract laws.
- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple agreements simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Experience working in a real estate company, law firm, or consulting firm handling real estate matters.
- Experience in handling litigation related to real estate transactions.
- Knowledge of corporate laws, taxation, and compliance related to real estate.
- Familiarity with legal technology tools for contract management.
Contact Details
https://www.linkedin.com/company/century-real-estate-holdings-pvt-ltd

