Legal Associate

Company Description S K Lath & Co. Advocates is a leading non-litigation law firm in Kolkata, located near the Calcutta High Court, with a strong focus on real estate, banking and finance, corporate advisory, and property-related legal services. For over two decades, the firm has worked with Banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, developers, corporates, investors, and private clients on complex property, financing, and business transactions. The practice is known for its deep expertise in title investigations, secured lending, construction finance, lease rent discounting, and development transactions. It also provides comprehensive corporate documentation and regulatory advisory services, offering clients practical, commercially oriented legal solutions. Professionals joining the firm gain exposure to high-value, sophisticated matters and collaborative work with diverse institutional and corporate clients.
Role Description The Legal Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Kolkata. The Legal Associate will assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents and agreements related to real estate, banking and finance, corporate advisory, and property transactions. Daily responsibilities include conducting legal research, analyzing title documents, identifying and addressing legal issues, and preparing reports and opinions for clients. The role involves coordinating with senior lawyers, clients, and external stakeholders to gather information, clarify transaction structures, and support due diligence and regulatory compliance. The Legal Associate will also help maintain organized documentation, track matter progress, and contribute to the firm’s knowledge base and templates.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong foundational knowledge of law, particularly in real estate, banking and finance, and corporate advisory domains.
Candidates should possess skills in legal document preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and structuring contracts, opinions, and transaction-related documentation.
Candidates should possess analytical skills to interpret statutes, evaluate title documents, identify legal issues, and provide clear, reasoned recommendations.
Candidates should possess effective communication skills, including precise written communication, professional client interaction, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates should possess the ability to identify, assess, and manage legal issues arising in property, financing, and corporate transactions.
LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution; enrollment with a Bar Council is preferred.
Prior internship or work experience in non-litigation, real estate, banking/finance, or corporate law is an advantage.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, proficiency with standard office software, and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks.

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