Head - Legal (Land Acquisition & Due Diligence)

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a seasoned legal professional to lead the legal function related to land acquisition. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing title due diligence, drafting and reviewing land-related contracts and agreements, handling compliance issues, and partnering with business and leadership teams to ensure smooth land procurement and development. This is a strategic leadership role that requires strong legal acumen, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Title Due Diligence & Land Vetting:

• Lead legal due diligence for land acquisition across multiple states.
• Vet title documents, revenue records, and land history to ensure clear and marketable title.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Drafting & Agreements:

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Agreement to Sell, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Power of Attorney, MOU, and LOIs.
• Ensure contracts are in line with regulatory frameworks and business interests.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Ensure all land transactions comply with applicable state and central laws (e.g. land ceiling laws, stamp duty regulations, zoning laws).
• Liaise with local authorities, external counsel, and consultants.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage and mentor the internal legal team and external counsels/agencies/vendors.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Project, Finance, and Leadership teams to provide legal insights and drive land closures.
• Present legal findings and risks clearly to CXO-level stakeholders and investment partners.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

• Handle or oversee land-related litigation, arbitration, or any legal proceedings.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors for effective representation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Prior experience in industrial infrastructure, warehousing/logistics, or real estate sector.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (especially local languages relevant to operational states).

Qualifications & Skills:

• LLB or LLM from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in land law, property law and contract law.
• Experience in handling land acquisitions across multiple states.
• Strong understanding of local land records systems and real estate regulations.
• Proven ability to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.