Land Acquisition Manager

NVT Quality; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NVT Quality is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager in Bengaluru, India to identify and negotiate land transactions. You will engage with landowners to communicate the company's credibility and development track record.

This role demands strong negotiation skills, the ability to build trust with stakeholders, and thorough documentation management. Key responsibilities include coordinating with legal teams and ensuring timely closure and registration of agreements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land acquisition and negotiations.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations while driving transactions.
• Knowledge of legal and commercial documentation related to land deals.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in discussions with landowners.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to align on deal structure.
• Drive closure of agreements and resolve stakeholder disputes.
• Maintain detailed records of land transactions and issues.

Skills

Strong negotiation and persuasion skills

Ability to build long-term trust with landowners and local stakeholders

Solid understanding of JDAs and outright purchase structures

Working knowledge of land documentation and registrations

High attention to detail and commercial clarity

Strong coordination and follow-through capabilities

Calm and solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution

Job description

Overview

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and closing land transactions aligned with the companys development strategy. This role serves as the primary interface between landowners and the companybuilding trust, structuring mutually beneficial deal terms (JDA / outright purchase), and ensuring seamless coordination with legal and internal teams until registration and handover.

The role demands strong negotiation skills, commercial judgment, documentation awareness, and the ability to close transactions efficiently while managing stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Landowner Engagement & Negotiation Represent the company in discussions with landowners, clearly communicating the companys capability, credibility, and development track record. Conduct initial discussions to understand landowner expectations, constraints, and motivations. Educate landowners on possible transaction structures including Joint Development Agreements (JDA), Joint Ventures, or outright acquisition. Negotiate structural terms to arrive at a mutually acceptable deal framework.
• Deal Structuring & Internal Coordination Brief the legal team on commercial terms and all other terms with clear documentation of agreed principles and deal structure. Coordinate closely with legal, finance, and leadership teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with company objectives. Review draft legal documents prepared by legal counsel to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with commercial discussions.
• Documentation & Closure Act as the primary point of contact for landowners to clarify contractual clauses, commercial terms, timelines, and obligations. Drive closure of agreements by addressing concerns, resolving objections, and maintaining momentum. Coordinate and oversee execution and registration of documents, including liaison with sub-registrar offices and external advisors.
• Transaction Management & Issue Resolution Maintain detailed records of all land transactions including terms, timelines, costs, dependencies, and milestones. Ensure timely aggregation of land parcels where applicable, within approved time and cost parameters. Proactively identify and resolve issues related to landowners, title concerns, documentation delays, or stakeholder conflicts. Serve as the escalation point for landowner issues post-agreement until smooth transition to development teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to build long-term trust with landowners and local stakeholders
• Solid understanding of JDAs, outright purchase structures, and development economic
• Working knowledge of land documentation, registrations, and approvals
• High attention to detail and commercial clarity
• Strong coordination and follow-through capabilities
• Calm and solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution