Manager – Land Acquisition & Legal

Senior Manager – Land Acquisition & Legal

Location: Veraval, Gujarat
Department: Legal / Liaison / Land
Qualification: LLB (Mandatory)
Languages: Gujarati (Read/Write/Speak), Hindi & English
Salary: ₹15–17 LPA
Experience: 10–20 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead Land Acquisition, Legal, and Liaison functions. The role involves managing end-to-end land procurement, resolving legal matters, coordinating with government authorities, and supporting business expansion through compliant land operations.

Key Responsibilities
A. Land Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end land acquisition for new/existing projects.
• Conduct complete due diligence: title verification, ownership checks, encumbrances, and feasibility.
• Review land revenue records (7/12, mutation, village forms, DILR, maps).
• Negotiate with landowners, farmers, and stakeholders for purchase, lease, compensation, ROW, etc.
• Handle NA conversion, TP approvals, ROW permissions, and survey processes.
• Resolve land disputes, encroachment issues, boundary conflicts.
• Liaise with authorities like Mamlatdar, Talati, Tehsildar, Collector Office, DILR, Panchayat/Municipal bodies, Secretariat departments.
• Ensure complete documentation and compliance for all land transactions.
• Mandatory Knowledge:
• Land Acquisition Act (Amended 2013)
• Land Grabbing
• Encroachment Handling
• Right of Way (ROW) Resolution

B. Legal (Non-Litigation)

• Draft & vet legal documents: sale/lease deeds, MOUs, agreements, notices, affidavits, indemnities.
• Provide legal opinions on land, contracts, and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with land, revenue, industrial, and state laws.
• Manage registration, stamp duty, and documentation processes.
• Maintain legal MIS, trackers, and documentation systems.

C. Litigation Support

• Coordinate with external advocates for court cases, appeals, arbitration, or land disputes.
• Prepare case documents, notes, submissions, and responses.
• Attend hearings and official meetings when required.
• Handle interactions with police, district authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Track deadlines for filings and statutory submissions.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the land, legal, and liaison team.
• Build strong relationships with village leaders, government officers, and local influencers.
• Provide strategic inputs on risk, disputes, and decision-making.
• Train junior staff on legal processes and land procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Gujarat land & revenue laws
• Excellent negotiation & stakeholder management
• Documentation & drafting proficiency
• Legal risk management
• Liaison with government departments
• Conflict resolution
• High integrity & professionalism

With Regards,
Himani(HR)
9377165778

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person