Legal Manager

Company Overview

Homeville Group is a financial technology, infrastructure, and lending company focused on building credit networks and platforms for the housing finance ecosystem. The company has developed critical infrastructure layers for housing-focused credit platforms, enabling retail credit in the housing sector. With a multi-platform strategy, Homeville aims to cater to various customer segments within the housing ecosystem, leveraging a common technology stack and team for increased operational efficiency.

Bharat Housing Network, a subsidiary of Homeville Group, is India's largest affordable housing co-lending platform, providing capital, technology, and infrastructure to affordable housing finance companies and non-banking finance companies. The platform pioneers affordable mortgages through technology and a network approach, focusing on empowering the regional housing finance ecosystem and enabling financial inclusion.

Company Website: Homeville Group

Recent Press Releases:

• Bharat Housing Network Raises Rs 125 Cr In Series A Led By Nabventures Fund
• Bharat Housing Network Raises $14.5 Million Series A Led By Nabventures

Job Summary

The Legal Manager will be responsible for managing and executing legal tasks for Homeville Group. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the affordable home loan sector and strong non-litigation experience specifically related to mortgages. The Legal Manager will provide essential legal support for navigating the legal complexities of property transactions and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal assistance to the Company in various capacities.
• Conduct due diligence on properties intended for mortgage.
• Review and provide opinions on Loan Sanction Reports (LSR) and Technical Sanction Reports (TSR).
• Conduct property searches and prepare search reports.
• Carry out legal due diligence on properties for the creation of mortgages (equitable or registered) throughout India.
• Prepare mortgage documentation and assist internal teams with legal queries, documentation, and stamp duty matters.

Qualifications

• Education: LLB from a reputed Law College.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant legal experience, particularly in non-litigation related to mortgages.
• Skills:
  • Legal Assistance
  • Due Diligence
  • Legal Documentation
  • Mortgage Documentation
  • Equitable and Registered Mortgages
  • Search Report Writing
  • Property Law
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Stamp Duty
  • Non-litigation
  • Litigation Avoidance
  • Contract Review
  • Legal Compliance
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Marathi, and Hindi; knowledge of Kannada is mandatory.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Capability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with property laws and mortgage regulations in India.
• Experience with legal documentation related to property transactions.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks pertaining to housing finance.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in the legal domain, particularly within the affordable housing or mortgage sectors.

Environment

• The typical work setting is an office environment in Bangalore, with potential for a remote work arrangement depending on company policies.

Salary

• Salary range of ₹500,000 - ₹800,000.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement within the Legal Department, with potential growth into higher managerial positions or specialized legal roles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages and bonuses.
• Mediclaim plans for employees and their dependents.
• Access to educational resources for self-improvement, both technical and non-technical.