Land Acquisition Lead

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Key Responsibilities:

Land Identification & Feasibility

• Identify suitable land parcels (both private and government) for utility-scale solar power projects across India.
• Conduct technical, legal, and financial feasibility assessments of identified land parcels.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams to assess solar radiation, proximity to evacuation infrastructure, and accessibility.
  

Land Acquisition & Title Due Diligence

• Ensure clear title and ownership documentation; oversee the due diligence process through legal advisors.
• Manage acquisition through direct purchase, lease, or government allotment as per project requirements.
• Liaise with landowners, village authorities, local influencers, and legal entities to ensure smooth transactions.
  

Government & Regulatory Liaisoning

• Interface with revenue departments, District Collectors, Tehsildars, Registrars, and State Nodal Agencies.
• Ensure compliance with land ceiling acts, conversion of land use, and acquisition regulations.
• Support the application and follow-up for land-related approvals and clearances.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, aggregators, brokers, and community leaders to ensure on-ground support and issue resolution.
• Mitigate risks such as title disputes, encroachments, and opposition from local communities.
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure proper documentation, registration, and mutation of acquired land in favor of the company.
• Maintain a central repository of all land documents, approvals, maps, and agreements in coordination with the legal and project teams.
  

Strategic Planning & Reporting

• Develop a land acquisition strategy aligned with solar project pipeline and business goals.
• Provide regular updates to CMD on acquisition status, challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Forecast land acquisition budgets and timelines and monitor adherence.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Should be a Graduate
• Minimum 1015 years of experience in land acquisition for infrastructure/energy projects, preferably in Solar or Renewable Energy.
• Proven track record in handling large-scale land acquisition (100+ acres) across multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of land laws, revenue systems, and state-specific regulations.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and socio-political landscape.
• Proficiency in Kannada and Hindi preferred; other regional languages are an advantage.
• High integrity, persistence, and ability to travel extensively across project locations.
• Ability to manage conflict and drive consensus with diverse stakeholders.