Land Acquisition Expert

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute land acquisition strategies for railway, highway, or infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with government authorities, revenue departments, and local stakeholders to enable land acquisition processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Land Acquisition Acts, Revenue Laws, and related regulatory requirements.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and proposals for land acquisition and related clearances.
• Provide legal and procedural guidance on land acquisition issues, dispute resolution, and compensation frameworks.
• Monitor progress of land acquisition and flag potential risks or bottlenecks.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders, BOT agencies, and state government departments.
• Support project teams in negotiations, settlements, and dispute handling related to land acquisition.
  

Qualification

• Graduate Degree (mandatory).
• LLB (preferable) from a recognized institute.
  

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Total Professional Experience: Minimum 7 years of overall professional experience.
• Relevant Experience (any one of the following):
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Land Acquisition Laws and Revenue Laws (mandatory).
• Strong liaison and negotiation skills with government and private stakeholders.
• Good drafting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Legal and regulatory acumen
• Negotiation & stakeholder management
• Project management skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in local language
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.