Land Expert Lawyer

Job Description

Real Estate Legal Counsel - On-Site | India A diversified technology and infrastructure conglomerate in the high-growth renewable energy, data-center, and smart-city sectors is expanding its land portfolio across India. We secure strategic sites, navigate complex regulations, and deliver mission-critical assets nationwide. To protect multimillion-dollar investments and accelerate expansion, we seek an accomplished Real Estate Legal Counsel with deep expertise in land acquisition and property law. Role & Responsibilities Lead end-to-end land acquisition lifecycle title search, due diligence, documentation, and registration for greenfield and brownfield projects. Draft, review, and negotiate sale deeds, lease deeds, joint-development agreements, NDAs, and service contracts, ensuring full statutory compliance. Liaise with local authorities, revenue offices, and regulatory bodies to obtain approvals, clearances, and mutation/khata transfers within aggressive timelines. Structure risk-mitigation strategies, flag legal exposure, and advise business leaders on zoning, encumbrances, and environmental compliances. Represent the company in civil courts, arbitration, and quasi-judicial forums; coordinate with external counsel for litigation and opinion. Maintain a live repository of land laws, state notifications, and court precedents; conduct training sessions for cross-functional teams. Skills & Qualifications Must-Have LL. B/LL. M with 6-10 years specialised experience in Indian real-estate and land laws. Proven record closing large-scale acquisitions (50+ acres) across multiple states. Expertise in title verification, revenue records, and encumbrance analysis. Fluency in contract drafting and bilingual negotiation (English + regional language). Solid understanding of RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Stamp Acts, and land ceiling statutes. Strong stakeholder management with government, landowners, and internal leadership. Preferred Exposure to energy or industrial infrastructure projects (SEZ, solar, data centers). Experience handling land acquisition under LAAR Act and forest diversion proposals. Knowledge of GIS tools and digital land-record platforms. Benefits & Culture Highlights Work on nation-scale projects with direct C-suite visibility and decision latitude. Competitive fixed + performance bonus, health cover for family, and relocation support. Culture built on speed, integrity, and continuous learning legal team drives strategy, not just compliance. Join us to architect the legal foundation of India s next-generation infrastructure and accelerate your career as a trusted land-law expert.