Lead - Land Acquisition

Function: Land Acquisition

Department: Projects – Wind/Solar

Business Unit: Aditya Birla Renewables (ABRen)

Location: Koppal / Gadag, Karnataka

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Educational Qualification: LLB (Mandatory)

Key Purpose of the Role

To lead land acquisition activities for renewable energy projects in the Koppal and Gadag regions by leveraging legal expertise in land matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building strong relationships with landowners, government bodies, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities 1. Land Identification & Acquisition Execution

• Identify, evaluate, and secure private and government land parcels suitable for Wind and Solar projects.
• Drive end-to-end land acquisition process – from preliminary scouting to final registration.
• Conduct thorough title verification, due diligence, and resolve legal/ownership disputes.
  
  

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Interpret and apply land-related laws including Karnataka Land Reforms Act, Indian Registration Act, and applicable renewable energy policies.
• Draft and review agreements – Sale Deeds, Lease Agreements, MOU, Indemnity Bonds, etc.
• Manage conversion, mutation, and land use approvals in coordination with legal consultants.
  
  

3. Government & Community Liaison

• Liaise effectively with revenue and registration departments, tehsildars, DC offices, and other local authorities.
• Establish relationships with local communities, Gram Panchayats, and stakeholders to ensure smooth land aggregation.
• Handle grievances and resolve disputes involving landowners or local resistance.
  
  

4. Documentation & MIS

• Maintain clear and complete records of land documents, approvals, payment trackers, and compliance checklists.
• Ensure timely registration, mutation, and alignment with project timelines.
• Provide accurate and timely updates to central and project teams.
  
  

5. Team & Vendor Coordination

• Guide and supervise field executives, local advocates, and land consultants.
• Evaluate and manage local agencies and legal partners for due diligence and field activities.
  
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• LLB graduate with sound knowledge of Karnataka land laws and procedures.
• 10+ years of experience in land acquisition for infrastructure/renewable energy projects.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience working with government authorities and resolving legal disputes.
• Fluent in Kannada and English (Hindi is a plus).
• Willing to travel extensively across project sites in Karnataka.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Legal Drafting & Interpretation
• Land Law & Regulatory Understanding
• Negotiation & Conflict Management
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Project Execution & Timely Delivery
• Documentation Accuracy
• Local Language Proficiency