Land Acquisition - Senior Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Identify strategically significant land parcels through market research, broker networks, land aggregators, and government notifications.
• Track market trends, zoning changes, upcoming infrastructure, price escalations, and competitor activity.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities across targeted geographies.
• Lead initial feasibility assessment location potential, FSI/FAR analysis, development fitment, demand analysis, and financial viability.
• Drive legal due diligence (title verification, litigation status, encumbrances) in coordination with the legal team.
• Oversee technical due diligence (site surveys, access, utilities, environmental conditions) with technical consultants
• Lead high-value negotiations with landowners, brokers, and consortiums.
• Structure financially viable and legally compliant deals, including:
  
• Outright purchase
• Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
• Joint Ventures (JV)
• Revenue-sharing models
• Long-term leases
• Prepare commercial proposals, term sheets, and acquisition models in coordination with finance.
• Drive end-to-end transaction closure including documentation, MoUs, agreements, and registration.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, RERA norms, zoning laws, and government policies.
• Liaise with government bodies, planning authorities, and municipal corporations for land-related approvals and NOCs.
• Develop strong relationships with landowners, political influencers, local authorities, legal experts, and broker networks.
• Manage external consultants (surveyors, valuation experts, legal firms, etc.).
• Represent the company in key negotiations and regulatory meetings.
• Work closely with business development, design, legal, project planning, and finance teams.
• Present acquisition proposals, financial models, and risk assessments to senior management and the Board.
• Mentor and lead junior acquisition team members.

Preferred candidate profile

8 -15 Years of experience in Land acquisition in real estate sector.

Experience working with IPC or Land consultancy firms.

Strong negotiation and communication skills .

Deep market knowledge and networking ability.

Local language is mandatory.