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.