Legal Manager – Title Scrutiny & Mortgage

About the role

The Legal Manager will support the business team by providing expert legal advice, reviewing title documentation and ensuring compliance with mortgage and land law requirements. This position works closely with empaneled advocates and internal stakeholders to resolve legal queries and finalize approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Review Title Scrutiny Reports (TSR) received from empaneled advocates.
• Provide legal advice, opinions, and support to business and credit teams.
• Coordinate with lawyers to resolve queries and issue final approvals.
• Draft, modify, and vet legal documents such as indemnities, undertakings, memorandums of agreement, declarations, and mortgage deeds.
• Conduct legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and notifications issued by authorities.
• Ensure compliance with state land laws and mortgage creation processes.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of mortgage creation and state land laws.
• Experience reviewing legal documents and providing actionable legal advice.
• Ability to coordinate with external counsel and internal business units.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough legal research.

Required skills