Legal Associate

Datta Infra; Anantapuram; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Datta Infra is seeking a Legal Associate based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, to support their legal team with land and regulatory requirements in renewable energy projects. The role involves title verification, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of land laws and good communication skills in English and Telugu.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in legal roles related to renewable energy.
• Familiarity with land laws, revenue records, and regulatory frameworks in the infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents.
• Good command over English and local language (Telugu preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end title verification and due diligence for land parcels.
• Draft and review Title Search Reports.
• Ensure adherence to legal and local authority requirements for all land acquisitions and transactions.
• Provide legal support during negotiations and land acquisition processes.

Skills

Land Documents

Land Laws

Sale Deed

Lease Deed

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Job description

Job Title: Legal Associate – Renewable Energy

Experience Required: 2–4 Years

Location: Anantapur-Andhra Pradesh

Department: Legal & Compliance

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Legal Associate will support the legal team in ensuring all land and regulatory requirements are properly handled—from title verification to government liaison. The role demands a deep understanding of land laws, documentation processes, and compliance frameworks specific to infrastructure and power projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. TSR (Title Search Reports)

• Conduct end-to-end title verification and due diligence for land parcels.
• Draft and review Title Search Reports.
• Liaise with Tehsildar and revenue department officials for land mutation, demarcation, and related tasks.
• Track land records and ensure official validations.

3. Site Documentation

• Maintain, organize, and verify all property-related documents such as sale deeds, ECs, link documents, RoRs, and patta.
• Coordinate documentation flow between internal and external stakeholders.

4. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to legal and local authority requirements for all land acquisitions and transactions.
• Track and manage approvals, NOCs, and clearances.
• Analyze encumbrance certificates and conduct legal due diligence to flag risks.
• Assist in providing legal opinions to senior leadership.

6. Land Verification

• Verify survey numbers, land boundaries, and ownership consistency in official records.
• Support legal inspections and validation reports.
• Coordinate with municipal, registration, and planning departments for necessary approvals.
• Build strong working relationships with relevant government officers.

8. Land Procurement Assistance

• Provide legal support during negotiations and land acquisition processes.
• Draft MoUs, agreements, and assist in closure of transactions.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• 2–4 years of experience in legal roles related to renewable energy.
• Familiarity with land laws, revenue records, and regulatory frameworks in the infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents.
• Good command over English and local language (Telugu preferred).
• Willingness to travel for site visits and liaison work.

Required Skills

Land Documents Land Laws Sale Deed TSR Lease Deed