Manager - Land & Legal

Experience: 8 - 10 years in Renewable Energy sectors Industry Background

Must have worked exclusively in Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind/Hybrid/Battery Energy Storage Systems)

Experience with IPPs (Independent Power Producers) Renewable Energy Developers or EPC

Minimum 4,000 acres of land for utility - scale solar projects (25-50 MW+ capacity)

Successfully acquired land for minimum 500 MW of wind energy projects

Completed end- to - end land acquisition including identification, negotiation, documentation and handover

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in law or engineering (Civil & Electrical Preferred) Language Proficiency: Fluent in Gujarati (written & spoken)

1. Land Acquisition & Site Development Site Identification & Assessment:

Conduct preliminary feasibility studies using Google Earth, topography maps and site visits

Analyse land characteristics; terrain, slope, soil type, accessibility, proximity to evacuation infrastructure

Evaluate solar irradiation data (GHI/DNI) and wind resource assessment data

Identify suitable land parcels meeting projects - specific technical requirements

Land Procurement

Negotiation with Landowners, aggregators and local intermediaries

Structure land lease agreements (25- 30-year terms) and outright purchase agreements

Manage multiple land aggregation models, direct leasing, sub leasing purchase and revenue sharing

Coordinate with local revenue authorities for land records, 7/12 extract and cadastral surveys

Documentation & Legal Compliance

Prepare and execute legally binding lease deeds sale deeds and MOUs

Ensure clear title verification and encumbrance - free land transfer

Coordiante with legal teams for stamp duty, registration and documentation compliance

Maintain comprehensive land bank with complete documentation trails

2. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

Government Agencies & Approvals:

GEDA (Gujarat Energy Development Agency): Project registration, land clearance and incentive approvals

GETCO (Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited) : Connectivity application, evacuation approvals, BPTA agreements

Ministry Of Defence (MOD): NOC for projects near defence installations and radar stations (within restricted zones) AAI (Airports Authority of India): Height's clearance and aviation safety approvals for wind turbines near airports

Gram Panchayat and Taluka Level - Administrative approvals

Land Uses and Conversion

Navigate agriculture to non-agriculture land conversion processes

Coordinate with District Collectors and revenue Departments for land conversion permissions

Ensure compliance with Gujarat/ Rajasthan land ceiling acts and agriculture land laws

3. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

Conduct detailed legal title searches and review encumbrance certificates, property tact records and mutation entries Identify and resolve land disputes, boundary conflicts and ownership issues Assess environmental and social risk including protected areas, wildlife corridors and community sensitivities Coordinate soil testing, geo technical investigation and hydrological studies Prepare and present land documentation package for lenders due diligence Address queries from Independent Engineers, Technical Advisor and Financial Institutions Ensure all land parcels meet bankability criteria for project financing Coordinate with legal counsels representing lenders and equity investors Successfully close land due diligence to the complete satisfaction and their lenders