Senior Manager – Land & Legal Department

Land Acquisition & Legal

Location

Gurugram

Reporting To

Head – Land Acquisition

Job Purpose

To lead land acquisition and legal activities for renewable energy projects across India, ensuring timely availability of land, clear title verification, regulatory compliance, government approvals, contract management, litigation handling, and resolution of land-related issues to support project development and execution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities Land Acquisition

Lead identification, evaluation, and acquisition of private, government, revenue, forest, and industrial land for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS, Green Hydrogen, and Green Ammonia projects.
Conduct land title due diligence, ownership verification, encumbrance assessment, and risk analysis.
Manage execution and registration of Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Easement Agreements, Right of Way (RoW) agreements, and other land-related documents.
Coordinate land surveys, boundary demarcation, mutation, and revenue record updates.
Ensure land acquisition milestones are achieved within project timelines and budgets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local stakeholders, district administrations, and regulatory authorities.

Legal & Compliance

Provide legal support on project development, land transactions, contracts, and statutory approvals.
Draft, review, negotiate, and vet legal agreements, MOUs, NDAs, leases, and commercial contracts.
Ensure compliance with applicable land, revenue, environmental, and regulatory laws.
Liaise with government departments including Revenue, Forest, Industrial Development Authorities, Sub-Registrar Offices, Tehsil Offices, and District Administration.

Litigation & Dispute Management

Manage land-related disputes, litigation, arbitration, and legal proceedings.
Coordinate with external counsel, government authorities, and internal stakeholders for effective resolution of legal matters.
Monitor legal cases related to land ownership, compensation, tenancy, RoW, and regulatory issues.
Develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize legal and commercial exposure.

Stakeholder Management

Engage with government agencies, local bodies, village panchayats, and project stakeholders.
Represent the company before regulatory authorities and government departments.
Facilitate approvals, permissions, and clearances required for project execution.

Reporting & Governance

Prepare MIS reports and management dashboards on acquisition status, legal risks, litigation, and project progress.
Support leadership in strategic land planning and project development initiatives.
Ensure documentation and record management for all land and legal transactions.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) mandatory.
Master's Degree in Law / MBA / PGDM / Public Administration preferred.
Additional certifications in Land Laws, Contract Management, or Renewable Energy will be an advantage.

Experience

12–18 years of relevant experience in Land Acquisition and Legal functions.
Proven experience in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power, Mining, Industrial Parks, Transmission, or Large-scale Project Development.
Hands-on experience in land acquisition across multiple states in India.

Key Skills

Land Acquisition & RoW Management
Title Due Diligence
Land Revenue Laws
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Litigation Management
Regulatory Compliance
Government Liaison
Stakeholder Management
Risk Assessment
Project Development Support
Strong Negotiation & Influencing Skills

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Result Orientation
Decision Making
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
High Integrity & Compliance Orientation

Senior Manager Land & Legal