Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Land Identification & Acquisition
- Porbandar, Gujarat
• Lead end-to-end land acquisition activities for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and BESS projects across Karnataka.
• Identify suitable land parcels based on project requirements, transmission connectivity, resource availability, and commercial feasibility.
• Develop land banks to support the organization's future renewable energy pipeline.
• Negotiate commercial terms with landowners and facilitate execution of lease deeds, sale deeds, and other land agreements. Due Diligence & Documentation
• Conduct detailed land due diligence, including title verification, ownership validation, encumbrance checks, and legal risk assessment.
• Coordinate with legal teams for scrutiny of land documents and preparation of acquisition-related agreements.
• Ensure accurate documentation, digitization, and maintenance of land records, agreements, and trackers.
• Facilitate registration, mutation, conversion, and other post-registration formalities. Government Liaison & Statutory Approvals
• Liaise with Revenue Department, Forest Department, Panchayat, Tehsildar, Deputy Commissioner, Sub-Registrar Office, Survey Department, and other government authorities.
• Obtain statutory approvals, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), land conversion approvals, and other regulatory clearances required for project development.
• Resolve land-related disputes and coordinate with authorities for timely issue resolution. Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local communities, government officials, consultants, and channel partners.
• Manage negotiations with multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of land acquisition activities.
• Address community concerns and facilitate social acceptance of projects. Project Coordination
• Collaborate with Business Development,



Engineering, Projects, Legal, Finance, and Environmental teams to ensure timely land handover.
• Support transmission corridor acquisition, right-of-way (RoW), and access road development.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate land acquisition risks. Compliance & Governance
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and central land laws, company policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain transparency and ethical practices throughout the acquisition process.
• Ensure timely submission of MIS, project status reports, and management updates. Team & Vendor Management
• Lead and mentor regional land acquisition teams, surveyors, and consultants.
• Monitor performance of land aggregators, liaison agencies, and external partners.
• Drive productivity and quality across the land acquisition function. Educational Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Engineering, Agriculture, Law, or Management preferred).
• MBA/Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. Experience
• 8–15 years of experience in land acquisition, preferably in the renewable energy, infrastructure, transmission, power, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in land acquisition across Karnataka.
• Solid understanding of Karnataka land laws, revenue processes, registration procedures, and statutory approvals.
• Experience in acquisition for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Transmission, or Infrastructure projects will be preferred. Key Skills
• End-to-End Land Acquisition
• Land Identification & Feasibility Assessment
• Land Title Due Diligence
• Lease & Sale Deed Negotiation
• Revenue & Registration Processes
• Government Liaison
• Karnataka Land Laws & Regulations
• Stakeholder & Community Management
• Risk Assessment & Dispute Resolution
• Project Coordination
• MIS & Documentation
• Vendor & Consultant Management

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