Senior Legal Manager

Senior Manager – Land Legal with Indian renewable-energy company focused on solar, wind and hybrid solutions, responsible for end-to-end land documentation, legal due diligence, regulatory liaison, and field coordination for large-scale wind and solar projects across Karnataka.

Key Responsibilities

Land Documentation & Due Diligence

Manage collection, review, and verification of land records from Tahsildar / Sub-Registrar offices.

Prepare, review, and comment on Title Search Reports (TSR) ; ability to read / write Kannada & English is essential.

Draft and execute ATS / ATL, GPA, Lease Deeds, Sale Deeds , MoUs, crop compensation agreements, POAs, and related documentation.

Oversee non-agricultural conversion processes, including 11E sketch, blueprints, mutation, and NOC coordination.

Conduct end-to-end document due diligence, survey verification, and maintain daily correspondence.

Legal Management

Stay updated on land, property, and local laws (KLR Act, Stamp & Registration Act, Forest Conservation Act).

Handle legal issues related to land conversion, disputes, title verification, stamp duty, and registration.

Lead legal interventions for land-related cases and coordinate with internal and external lawyers.

Field & Liaison Work

Liaison with government authorities (Tahsildar, Sub-Registrar, SDO, RDO, Survey Departments).

Resolve on-ground issues via negotiation, legal action, or coordination with police authorities.

Oversee complete site survey operations with govt. surveyors and ensure accurate boundary marking.

Non-Negotiable Skills & Abilities

Languages : Kannada & English (Read / Write / Speak)

Technical : Proficiency in MS Word & Excel

Education : LLB / LLM with strong knowledge of property & local laws

Experience : 8–12 years minimum in land / legal roles

Soft Skills : Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, professionalism, and time management

Write to nisha.k@adeptuniverse.com for more information.