Manager – Land Acquisition (Solar Projects)

TalentXplore; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Manager to oversee land sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and acquisition for utility-scale solar projects in Rajasthan. The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience in land acquisition, strong skills in negotiation and stakeholder management, and a solid understanding of Rajasthan land records and government processes. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to travel across project locations.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of relevant experience in land acquisition in the solar/renewable/infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of Rajasthan land records and government processes.
• Proven experience in negotiating large land parcels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure suitable land parcels for solar project development.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for land suitability and accessibility.
• Build relationships with landowners and authorities to facilitate acquisitions.
• Lead negotiations for land purchase, lease, or right‑of‑use agreements.
• Ensure compliance with state land acquisition laws.

Skills

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Strong understanding of land laws and legal documentation

Good communication in Hindi & English

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Land Management, Engineering, Law, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced LandAcquisition Manager from the solar or renewable energy industry to lead land sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and acquisition for utility-scale solar projects in Rajasthan. The role involves close coordination with local authorities, landowners, legal teams, and project development teams to ensure timely and compliant land acquisition.

KeyResponsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure suitable land parcels for solar project development across Rajasthan
• Conduct feasibility assessments including land suitability, topography, accessibility, and grid connectivity proximity
• Build strong relationships with landowners, government authorities, revenue department officials and local stakeholders
• Lead negotiations for land purchase, lease, or right‑of‑use agreements while ensuring cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with state land acquisition laws, regulations, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate due diligence activities including title verification, legal clearances, and dispute resolution
• Maintain detailed records, land databases and acquisition status reports
• Liaise with internal project development, legal, engineering and finance teams to support project execution
• Mitigate risks related to land disputes, encumbrances and regulatory challenges
• Monitor policy updates related to Rajasthan solar policies, land regulations and government guidelines

Requirements

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Land Management, Engineering, Law, or related field
• 7–15 years of relevant experience in land acquisition in the solar/renewable/infrastructure sector
• Strong understanding of Rajasthan land records, revenue systems, and government processes
• Proven experience in negotiating large land parcels for utility-scale projects

KeySkills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of land laws, legal documentation and compliance
• Good communication in Hindi & English (knowledge of Rajasthani dialects is an advantage)
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively across project locations
• Problem‑solving mindset and strong ethical standards