: Legal Executive – Land & Property

Company: Gautam Solar

Location: Delhi / NCR

Department: Legal

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Qualification: LL.B. from a recognized university

Reporting To: Legal Manager / Head of Legal

1. Job Summary

Gautam Solar is looking for a competent and detail-oriented Legal Executive – Land & Property to manage legal matters related to land acquisition, site identification, land leasing, property due diligence, and documentation for solar power projects and associated business operations. The candidate will be responsible for verifying land titles, reviewing property documents, coordinating with government authorities, and ensuring legal compliance for solar project sites, offices, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities, as applicable.
1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Land Acquisition & Property Due Diligence

- Conduct legal due diligence and title verification for land parcels identified for solar power projects, project offices, warehouses, and other company facilities.
- Examine ownership documents, title deeds, sale deeds, lease deeds, agreements to sell, revenue records, mutation entries, and encumbrance records.
- Verify the chain of title, ownership status, land classification, existing charges, litigation, and potential legal disputes.
- Identify title defects, ownership discrepancies, access issues, and other legal risks before acquisition or leasing.
- Prepare legal due diligence reports and provide recommendations to the management.

B. Land Leasing & Documentation
- Draft, review, and vet land lease agreements, agreements to sell, sale deeds, memoranda of understanding, possession letters, indemnities, affidavits, and other property-related documents.
- Coordinate negotiations and documentation with landowners, developers, intermediaries, and other stakeholders.
- Verify lease tenure, renewal provisions, rent escalation, access rights, termination clauses, and permitted land use.
- Ensure proper execution, stamping, registration, and record-keeping of property documents.
- Maintain a database of land parcels, landowners, lease terms, registration details, and contractual obligations.

C. Solar Project Land & Regulatory Compliance
- Assist in verifying land-use permissions, conversion approvals, access rights, right-of-way requirements,



and other land-related permissions for solar projects, as applicable.
- Coordinate with relevant revenue, registration, municipal, industrial development, and other government authorities.
- Support the legal documentation required for project-site development, land possession, and site handover.
- Assist the project and business development teams in identifying legal restrictions affecting the proposed use of land for solar installations.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external legal counsel to address land-related objections, notices, disputes, and litigation.

D. Government Liaison & Registration
- Coordinate with Sub-Registrar Offices, revenue authorities, land-record departments, and other relevant authorities in Delhi and project locations.
- Facilitate property registration, mutation, record verification, certified copies, and other land-related documentation.
- Track applications, approvals, registrations, and pending legal formalities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable central and state laws, local land regulations, and registration requirements.

E. Legal Risk Management & Reporting
- Maintain an updated repository of property documents, title reports, agreements, approvals, and legal correspondence.
- Monitor lease expiry dates, renewal obligations, contractual milestones, and other time-sensitive requirements.
- Coordinate with external advocates on land disputes, property litigation, notices, and legal opinions.
- Prepare periodic reports on land acquisition status, due diligence findings, documentation gaps, and outstanding approvals.
- Work closely with the Projects, Business Development, Finance, Administration, and other relevant teams to support business requirements.

1. Educational Qualification & Experience

- LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
- 2–5 years of experience in land and property law, real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, or project development.
- Experience in land acquisition,



property title verification, lease documentation, and registration procedures.
- Experience handling land documentation for solar, power, infrastructure, or industrial projects will be an added advantage.

1. Required Knowledge & Skills

- Strong knowledge of property documentation, title searches, land records, and lease agreements.
- Familiarity with the Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, applicable stamp laws, and relevant state land and revenue laws.
- Understanding of land-use permissions and regulatory requirements relevant to solar and infrastructure projects.
- Good legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Strong coordination skills for dealing with landowners, government authorities, external advocates, and internal departments.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal document management systems.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and government offices as required.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of land title verification and legal due diligence.
- Accuracy and completeness of land and property documentation.
- Timely execution and registration of lease deeds and other legal instruments.
- Early identification and escalation of title defects and land-related risks.
- Timely tracking of approvals, registrations, and lease renewals.
- Effective coordination with project teams and external stakeholders.

1. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proactive legal skilled with practical experience in land acquisition, property due diligence, lease documentation, and government liaison. The candidate should be capable of supporting Gautam Solar's land and property requirements while minimizing legal risks and ensuring that project sites are legally suitable for their intended use. Recommended job title for recruitment portals: Legal Executive – Land Acquisition & Property | Solar Energy | Gautam Solar

Important hiring consideration: Since solar projects may be located across multiple states, the candidate should be comfortable handling state-specific land laws, local revenue records, land-use permissions, and site visits beyond Delhi/NCR when required.

Pay: ₹38,000.00 - ₹52,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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