Job Description
Candidates with 4 - 7 years of experience to apply Candidates from Real estate/ Infra/ Renewables to apply About Our Client The hiring organization is a large organization in the renewable energy industry, focused on driving growth through innovative energy solutions. It is committed to creating sustainable energy projects while maintaining a strong legal and operational foundation. Job Description Oversee legal aspects of land acquisition and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate with legal teams to draft, review, and finalize agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including government bodies and landowners. Conduct due diligence for land acquisition and assess potential legal risks. a) Drafting and vetting of the agreement to sell, sale deed, lease deed, land Aggregator agreement, NOC, POA etc. Assisting in registration/mutation of land and property documents; b) examination of title deeds of the property, vetting of Govt. records of title, doing other land related checks in revenue records including any mortgage etc. Advising on stamp duty and registration of documents. c) Assisting in identification of lawyers and other consultants, as may be required, pan India for (a) getting the land record verification done from them, obtaining and vetting their reports and coordinating with them for the complete land procurement process; (b) for the legal cases filed by or against the company. d) Updating the list of legal & commercial documents generated in due course of land transactions for the company and arrange for their proper safe filing, uploading in company's software and their access and updating the management with regulatory and legal changes applicable to Property & Real Estate Business in India . e) Obtain necessary approvals, permissions and clearances required for acquisition of land from competent local authorities, revenue authorities, forest department and other governmental instrumentality. f) Liaison with the government authorities such as SECI, MMRDA, DISCOMs, local authorities such as Panchayat, Tehsildar, Patwari registrar office, and other revenue authorities, land owners, land aggregators and other related parties including consultants and legal counsels. g) Handle filing of cases & defend cases filed against Company - Criminal & Civil pertaining to land matters in any forum and preparing and providing regular land cases/issues updates. h) Liaise with external legal counsels/ consultants/local authorities for specific cases / issues/ contracts/ documentations/ legal advisory services as required and review the work done by them. i) To handle on ground issues such as protest by local villagers/people. j) MIS preparation and maintenance. The Successful Applicant A successful Manager - Land and Legal should have: A degree in Law or a related field with 4 - 7 years of experience Strong knowledge of land acquisition laws and regulatory frameworks. Experience in handling legal documentation and compliance. Proficiency in managing stakeholder relationships effectively. Familiarity with the renewable energy industry is desirable. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunities to work on impactful renewable energy projects. Supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth. Comprehensive benefits package and annual leave policy. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to make a significant contribution to the renewable energy sector. Interested candidates based in Mumbai are encouraged to apply.
