Legal Executive

Job Description: Legal Executive – Real Estate (Contracts & Leasing) Company: UniLiv Location: Noida Experience: 4–5 years Budget (Monthly): ₹35,000 – ₹50,000 (based on fit) Employment Type: Full-time Reporting To: Legal Manager / Operations Manager / Founders’ Office (as applicable) Role Overview UniLiv is hiring a Legal Executive – Real Estate to manage end-to-end contracting and documentation for our managed accommodation/co-living portfolio. The role is heavily focused on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing key agreements—especially Residential/Resident Agreements and Landlord Agreements (Lease / Leave & License / Rent Agreements)—while ensuring strong legal protection, smooth execution, and operational practicality. Key Responsibilities 1) Drafting & Contract Management (Core) - Draft, review, finalize, and renew: - Landlord Agreements (Lease / Leave & License / Rent Agreements) - Residential/Resident Agreements (occupancy terms, house rules, fees, deposits, termination, damages, dispute clauses) - Addendums, renewals, extension letters, and variations - Maintain and improve UniLiv’s contract templates to reduce disputes and ensure enforceability. - Ensure airtight clauses for: - payment defaults, termination/eviction, damages & deductions, indemnity, limitation of liability, access rights, dispute resolution, jurisdiction. 2) Negotiation & Closures - Coordinate closures with property owners, brokers, societies, and internal teams. - Lead/assist negotiations on commercial and legal clauses: - lock-in, notice period, maintenance responsibilities, utilities, penalties, handover conditions, security deposits. 3) Property Onboarding Due Diligence - Conduct basic legal due diligence and documentation checks for property onboarding: - ownership verification, authority/POA checks, IDs/KYC, tax receipts, relevant NOCs (if needed), utility documentation. - Identify legal risks and recommend mitigations before signing. 4) Compliance & Execution Support - Coordinate execution formalities: stamp duty guidance, notary, registration coordination (where applicable). - Ensure documentation is properly executed and stored for future enforceability. 5) Disputes, Notices & Operational Legal Support - Draft and manage: - demand notices, breach notices, termination notices, and escalation letters. - Support operations on resident/owner disputes: - deposit deductions, unpaid dues, property damage, policy violations, early exits, and handover conflicts. 6) Repository & Process Ownership - Maintain a clean contract repository: - signed copies, version control, clause summary, renewal dates, expiry tracking. - Build simple trackers to ensure zero missed renewals/critical deadlines. Candidate Requirements Must-Have - LLB (mandatory). - 4–5 years of relevant experience in real estate contracts / leasing / property documentation. - Strong hands-on experience in: - Lease / Leave & License / Rent Agreements - Residential/Resident/Occupancy Agreements - drafting legal notices and negotiation support - Excellent drafting skills with attention to detail and practical commercial sense. Good-to-Have - Experience in co-living, hospitality, PG/hostel, or multi-property portfolios. - Exposure to managing execution processes (notary/registration) and coordination with local counsel. Skills & Competencies - Strong contract drafting and clause structuring. - Risk identification and mitigation mindset. - Clear communication and stakeholder management (owners, brokers, ops teams). - Ability to work fast with high accuracy in a dynamic, multi-property environment. - Process-driven approach to documentation and compliance. What Success Looks Like (90-Day View) - Standardized templates that reduce disputes and speed up closures. - Faster landlord closures with minimal negotiation cycles. - Operationally implementable resident agreements (clear policies, enforceable clauses). - Clean repository + renewal tracker with strong process ownership. How to Apply Interested candidates can share their resume and a brief note on relevant experience with Resident Agreements + Landlord Agreements at utkarsh@uniliv.in with the subject line: “Application – Legal Executive (Real Estate) | Noida”.