Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Land Documentation Specialist to support land acquisition and documentation activities for renewable energy projects across Chhattisgarh. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring land due diligence, managing legal documentation, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project development in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end land documentation for renewable energy (solar and wind) projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state regulations.
- Conduct thorough title verification, mutation, conversion, and legal due diligence of land parcels.
- Coordinate with landowners, revenue authorities, lawyers, and internal teams to procure and validate land records, agreements, and other supporting documents.
- Draft, review, and register key land documents including sale deeds, lease deeds, Power of Attorneys (POA), and agreements related to land acquisition.
- Liaise with government departments (e.g., Revenue, Registration, Panchayat, Forest Department) for approvals, land conversions, and clearances as required for project development.
- Maintain and manage a repository of all land documents, reports, and trackers in a structured and secure manner.
- Identify risks related to land acquisition and documentation and propose mitigation strategies.
- Support internal legal and project development teams with data, documents, and compliance for audits, regulatory inspections, and approvals.
- Handle landowner relationships professionally to ensure smooth execution of documentation-related activities.
- Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes impacting land acquisition and documentation in Chhattisgarh.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of experience in land documentation, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.
- In-depth understanding of land laws, land acquisition processes, and documentation practices in Chhattisgarh.
- Strong knowledge of revenue records, title due diligence, land conversion, and registration procedures.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation management skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to different project locations within Chhattisgarh.
- Fluency in Hindi; knowledge of local dialects is an advantage.
