Lead - Land Acquisition
Lead - Land Acquisition
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Job Description
Function: Land Acquisition
Department: Projects Wind/Solar
Business Unit: Aditya Birla Renewables (ABRen)
Location: Koppal / Gadag Karnataka
Experience Required: 10 Years
Educational Qualification: LLB (Mandatory)
Key Purpose of the Role
To lead land acquisition activities for renewable energy projects in the Koppal and Gadag regions by leveraging legal expertise in land matters ensuring regulatory compliance and building strong relationships with landowners government bodies and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Land Identification & Acquisition Execution
Identify evaluate and secure private and government land parcels suitable for Wind and Solar projects.
Drive end-to-end land acquisition process from preliminary scouting to final registration.
Conduct thorough title verification due diligence and resolve legal/ownership disputes.
2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Interpret and apply land-related laws including Karnataka Land Reforms Act Indian Registration Act and applicable renewable energy policies.
Draft and review agreements Sale Deeds Lease Agreements MOU Indemnity Bonds etc.
Manage conversion mutation and land use approvals in coordination with legal consultants.
3. Government & Community Liaison
Liaise effectively with revenue and registration departments tehsildars DC offices and other local authorities.
Establish relationships with local communities Gram Panchayats and stakeholders to ensure smooth land aggregation.
Handle grievances and resolve disputes involving landowners or local resistance.
4. Documentation & MIS
Maintain clear and complete records of land documents approvals payment trackers and compliance checklists.
Ensure timely registration mutation and alignment with project timelines.
Provide accurate and timely updates to central and project teams.
5. Team & Vendor Coordination
Guide and supervise field executives local advocates and land consultants.
Evaluate and manage local agencies and legal partners for due diligence and field activities.
Desired Candidate Profile
LLB graduate with sound knowledge of Karnataka land laws and procedures.
10 years of experience in land acquisition for infrastructure/renewable energy projects.
Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
Proven experience working with government authorities and resolving legal disputes.
Fluent in Kannada and English (Hindi is a plus).
Willing to travel extensively across project sites in Karnataka.
Key Competencies
Legal Drafting & Interpretation
Land Law & Regulatory Understanding
Negotiation & Conflict Management
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Project Execution & Timely Delivery
Documentation Accuracy
Local Language Proficiency
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
