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.