About the role

Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLand Identification & Acquisition - Porbandar, Gujarat

Lead end-to-end land acquisition activities for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and BESS projects across Karnataka.
Identify suitable land parcels based on project requirements, transmission connectivity, resource availability, and commercial feasibility.
Develop land banks to support the organization's future renewable energy pipeline.
Negotiate commercial terms with landowners and facilitate execution of lease deeds, sale deeds, and other land agreements.

Due Diligence & Documentation

Conduct detailed land due diligence, including title verification, ownership validation, encumbrance checks, and legal risk assessment.
Coordinate with legal teams for scrutiny of land documents and preparation of acquisition-related agreements.
Ensure accurate documentation, digitization, and maintenance of land records, agreements, and trackers.
Facilitate registration, mutation, conversion, and other post-registration formalities.

Government Liaison & Statutory Approvals

Liaise with Revenue Department, Forest Department, Panchayat, Tehsildar, Deputy Commissioner, Sub-Registrar Office, Survey Department, and other government authorities.
Obtain statutory approvals, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), land conversion approvals, and other regulatory clearances required for project development.
Resolve land-related disputes and coordinate with authorities for timely issue resolution.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local communities, government officials, consultants, and channel partners.
Manage negotiations with multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of land acquisition activities.
Address community concerns and facilitate social acceptance of projects.

Project Coordination

Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Projects, Legal, Finance, and Environmental teams to ensure timely land handover.
Support transmission corridor acquisition, right-of-way (RoW), and access road development.
Monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate land acquisition risks.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with applicable state and central land laws, company policies, and regulatory guidelines.
Maintain transparency and ethical practices throughout the acquisition process.
Ensure timely submission of MIS, project status reports, and management updates.

Team & Vendor Management

Lead and mentor regional land acquisition teams, surveyors, and consultants.
Monitor performance of land aggregators, liaison agencies, and external partners.
Drive productivity and quality across the land acquisition function.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Engineering, Agriculture, Law, or Management preferred).
MBA/Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

8–15 years of experience in land acquisition, preferably in the renewable energy, infrastructure, transmission, power, or industrial sectors.
Proven experience in land acquisition across Karnataka.
Strong understanding of Karnataka land laws, revenue processes, registration procedures, and statutory approvals.
Experience in acquisition for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Transmission, or Infrastructure projects will be preferred.

Key Skills

Team Member - Land - Gujarat | Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd. | Solar Business