Manager / Sr Manager – Land Legal

Job Title : Manager / Sr Manager – Land Legal

Job Location : Ahmedabad

Experience Required : 6–12 years with strong exposure to land legal matters in Gujarat, especially in large-scale solar power project land aggregation

Qualification : LLB / LLM from a reputed institution

Knowledge :

 Deep understanding of Gujarat-specific land laws and land registration systems

 Experience working with large tracts of land for solar park / utility-scale development

 Proficiency in reading and interpreting Gujarati land records (7 / 12, 8A, mutation entries, etc.)

Skills :

 Strong legal documentation and negotiation skills

 Regional language proficiency in Gujarati is essential

 Willingness to travel within Gujarat for land-related legal matters

 Proactive coordination with land and project teams

Job Description :

To manage legal aspects of land aggregation, title due diligence, and regulatory compliance

for large-scale solar projects in Gujarat. The role requires deep knowledge of Gujarat land

laws and experience in acquiring, verifying, and securing land parcels for utility-scale

renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Land Legal Due Diligence – Gujarat Focus :

 Conduct detailed title verification and legal due diligence of private, government, and

agricultural lands across Gujarat.

 Identify ownership patterns, encumbrances, tenancy claims, and litigation risks.

 Ensure legal sanctity and clear title for acquired land.

2. Land Aggregation Support :

 Work closely with land aggregators, local intermediaries, and village-level contacts

to validate documentation and ensure legal enforceability.

 Review and vet MoUs, sale agreements, and lease agreements for aggregated land

parcels.

3. Drafting & Registration :

 Draft, vet, and negotiate key legal documents : MoUs, Agreements to Sell, Sale Deeds,

Lease Deeds, PoAs.

 Oversee registration and mutation of land in favor of the company or SPVs.

 Coordinate with sub-registrars and revenue officials for timely execution.

4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliances :

 Ensure compliance with relevant Gujarat State Acts including :

o Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act

o Land Revenue Code (Gujarat)

o Gujarat Ceiling on Land Holdings Act

o Conversion from agricultural to NA use as required

 Coordinate for 7 / 12 extracts, Form 6, and land mutation records.

5. Liaison & Approvals :

 Engage with talatis, mamlatdars, and district-level land / revenue offices for land approvals, verification, and resolution of legal queries.

 Interface with state nodal agencies like GEDA, GETCO, and SLDC as required from a

land legal perspective.

6. Risk Mitigation & Dispute Handling :

 Identify and mitigate potential legal risks and title challenges.

 Manage disputes, encroachments, or title objections if any arise during or post-

acquisition.

 Coordinate with legal counsel for ongoing or potential litigation.

Travel Requirements :

Frequent travel within Gujarat to project sites, land offices, and district government

departments.