Legal Associate

About the Role

• Role: Legal Associate
• Type: Full-time, On-site
• Location: Kolkata
• Firm: S K Lath & Co. Advocates
• Focus Areas: Real estate, banking and finance, corporate advisory, property-related legal services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents and agreements for real estate, banking and finance, corporate advisory, and property transactions.
• Conducting legal research.
• Analyzing title documents.
• Identifying and addressing legal issues.
• Preparing reports and opinions for clients.
• Coordinating with senior lawyers, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Gathering information and clarifying transaction structures.
• Supporting due diligence and regulatory compliance.
• Maintaining organized documentation.
• Tracking matter progress.
• Contributing to the firm’s knowledge base and templates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills:
• Strong foundational knowledge of law, particularly in real estate, banking and finance, and corporate advisory.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and structuring contracts, opinions, and transaction-related documentation.
• Analytical skills to interpret statutes, evaluate title documents, identify legal issues, and provide clear, reasoned recommendations.
• Effective communication skills, including precise written communication, professional client interaction, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage legal issues in property, financing, and corporate transactions.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Education:
• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution.
• Enrollment with a Bar Council is preferred.
• Experience (Advantageous):
• Prior internship or work experience in non-litigation, real estate, banking/finance, or corporate law.