Land Acquisition Lead - To be based in Gurugram

(Extensive travel to site locations)
- This position requires extensive experience in land acquisition within the 7 RE states, a deep understanding of local land laws, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will lead the land acquisition process for wind & solar projects, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, State specific regulations and supporting the overall success of renewable energy projects
- Job Responsibilities: -
- Negotiation and Deal Management
- End to end responsibility to secure the identified land
- Lead in providing competitive assumptions on process, timelines, land securing options and cost to the BD&C; and PD team for pipeline building.
- Land aggregator evaluation support before finalisation of land contracts
- Lead negotiations with landowners, government authorities, and other stakeholders to secure land on favourable terms and within the estimated time
- Ensure all land acquisition deals meet the company’s legal, financial,



and operational standards.
- Collaborate with land aggregators and other external stakeholders to expedite the acquisition process.
- Lead the internal team and the aggregator’s team to deliver on time & cost.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all local state regulations related to land acquisition, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) guidelines.
- Conduct due diligence in collaboration with legal teams, ensuring all acquisitions are legally sound and risk-free.
- Oversee the preparation and review of legal documents, including MoUs, LoIs, agreements for sale, conveyance deeds, pathway agreements, Power of Attorney, lease deeds, and other relevant documents.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain solid relationships with landowners, government officials, local communities, and other stakeholders.
- Address and resolve concerns from internal & e

📌 Land Acquisition (Gurugram)
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