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 essential infrastructure layers for housing-focused credit platforms that enable retail credit in the housing sector. Homeville adopts a multi-platform strategy to serve various customer segments in the housing ecosystem. Bharat Housing Network, part of Homeville, 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 is at the forefront of pioneering affordable mortgages with a technology-driven and networked approach for last-mile credit delivery while empowering regional housing finance ecosystems to foster financial inclusion.

Job Summary

The Legal Manager will oversee and execute legal operations for Homeville Group. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the affordable home loan sector and robust non-litigation experience in mortgages. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and manage legal documentation associated with mortgage processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal assistance to the company.
• Conduct due diligence on properties to be mortgaged.
• Review and provide opinions on LSR (Land Surveyor Report) and TSR (Title Search Report).
• Conduct searches and prepare search reports related to properties.
• Perform legal due diligence on properties for creating mortgages (equitable or registered) across India, including preparation of mortgage documentation.
• Assist internal teams with legal queries and documentation, including stamp duty processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputed law college.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in the mortgage sector.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Marathi, and Hindi; proficiency in additional regional languages is advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with real estate laws and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with various stakeholders.

Experience

3 to 5 years of experience in legal roles, with a focus on the mortgage and housing finance sectors.

Environment

The position is a full-time role based at the company’s office, with typical office hours.

Salary

Competitive salary packages and performance bonuses are offered, though specific salary details are not provided.

Growth Opportunities

Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization as it continues to expand its services in the housing finance sector.

Benefits

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