Job Description

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 solid 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.
- Strong 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

📌 Team Member - Land (India)
🏢 Aditya Birla Group
📍 India