State Head-Land Acquisition
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Permanent
- Full-time
Would you like to receive notifications for jobs like this as well? Notify me of jobs like thisGreat news! You are subscribed to receive alerts for jobs similar to this one.Land Acquisition (State Head/Lead)Role Overview:Lead and manage all land acquisition activities within the assigned state to ensure the timely availability of clear, dispute-free, and cost-effective land parcels for solar and wind energy projects. This role is pivotal to supporting our client's strategic growth and sustainability objectives.Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree (Preference for LLB/LLM)
- Minimum 18-20 years of professional experience
- At least 5-10 years in the renewable energy sector
- Develop and implement a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with client's business goals and project pipeline.
- Identify high-potential regions based on resource availability, grid connectivity, and land feasibility.
- Maintain up-to-date data on land rates, government policies, and market trends.
- Identify suitable land parcels (private, government, revenue, or wasteland) for renewable energy projects.
- Ensure technical feasibility in collaboration with engineering teams (e.g., shadow-free zones, wind speed, parcel contiguity).
- Oversee thorough due diligence of land titles and ownership records.
- Build and nurture relationships with:
- Local landowners and community leaders
- Brokers and facilitators
- State and district-level government officials (Revenue, Energy, Forest, Panchayat, etc.)
- External legal and technical consultants
- Establish and lead a high-performing land acquisition team across the state.
- Define KPIs and monitor progress to ensure timely execution.
- Provide hands-on support during negotiations, documentation, and land possession.
- Ensure adherence to land laws, renewable energy policies, and state regulations.
- Collaborate with the Legal team to resolve disputes, title issues, and regulatory challenges.
- Supervise documentation, registration, and mutation processes.