Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor

**Job purpose**:
Identify suitable sites and work for physical survey clearance and liaison with the government.

**Principal Accountabilities (Role & responsibilities)**:
Responsible for Land Acquisition under relevant Acts & Rules for new projects of utility-scale solar parks/projects, obtaining statutory approvals and liaison with the Govt. authorities/ agencies/ ministers/external stakeholders for various site locations.
- Negotiation to acquire/lease land and properties as per the business need. Having up-to-date knowledge about the prevailing rules/regulations pertaining to land acquisition and other project-centric approvals/licenses/NOCs.
- Conducting due diligence of land records, TSR, and vetting various legal documents including MOUs, Deeds, and Agreements pertaining to land acquisition as well as compliances/approvals.
- Preparing land acquisition budget and getting approval from management. Facilitating timely land acquisition and direct purchase of private land at minimum cost, allotment of Govt/ Forest/ ST/ SC land. Dealing with Villagers, Brokers, Property Consultants Landowners, and other stakeholders is vital for project activities.
- Identification, Finalizing, and engaging agencies/ land arrangers/ facilitators/ advocates to facilitate land acquisition process/ approvals in time bound manner.
- Listing, networking, and public relation building at large. Coordinating at all levels in different govt. departments/ agencies, ministers, and representing different agencies in line with the business goals.
- Liaison and relationship building with the government, corporates, project partners, external agencies, media, and other NGOs for end-to-end project implementation integrating innovative practices and ensuring compliance to all terms and conditions, statutory compliances/NoCs/Approvals.
- Coordinating with the senior management and team members to achieve organizational goals in line with core business objectives. Monitoring and evaluation, MIS, etc.
- Preparation of Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan, obtaining its approval and execution in time bound manner.
- Monitoring and Evaluation, Documentation, Exposure of Auto-Cad/MIS, and full-proof record keeping.
- Conduct regular market analysis. Monitor market activity including key property deals, pricing, value, and trends.
- Lead the preparation and maintenance of a database of available land opportunities.
- Perform feasibility studies through site evaluation. Identify potential business for a site and its potential post-construction.
- Ensure Legal due diligence which will result in zero litigation.
- Liaise with revenue Officials for a survey of lands, registration and mutation of land records, etc.
- Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that identified legal risks are mitigated and appropriate courses of action have been taken.
- Title search, registration formalities, and coordination with revenue and other government and Municipal bodies for necessary approval required for land and property acquisitions.
- Getting plan sanctioned, obtainment of Khaata, Conversion, and Change of land use or any other such Liasioning work related to project approval such as Fire NOC, PTCL NoC, BU Permission, OC, CC or any other such approval as deemed necessary for Project Launch from BDA or relevant government office.
- Maintaining cordial relations with farmers, Government Officials (particularly Tehsildars, Deputy Commissioners) and mobilizing public support.
- Coordinating with Government agencies in getting encumbrance certificates, RTC records Proper upkeep of the Land records, purchase agreements, and other relevant documents.
- Provide holistic support to the Site Team in all matters and get permissions/clearances from authorities etc.

**Qualification/Competencies**:
Educational qualifications: Any Graduate

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

Preferred Industries: Solar, Real Estate, Ex Talati.

Competencies/skills:

- Should have well versed with local laws and rules related to land acquisition, Forest, Environment clearance, Labour Laws, Factory, SPCB/CPCB, etc.
- Various NOCs/Permissions/Approvals for projects such as water, electricity, road, rail line, ROW/Panchayat/local bodies, etc.
- Conducting Public Hearings, Gram Sabha
- Understanding functions of various govt depts.
- Strong project Management and development skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Travelling will be there in this particular opening.