Senior Lead - Land Acquisition (Koppal, Karnataka) Solar/ Wind Energy projects

Talent Leads Consultants; Karnataka; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Leads Consultants is seeking a Senior Manager – Land Acquisition to lead end-to-end land acquisition for Wind, Solar, Hybrid, and BESS projects in Karnataka and across South India. You will drive land identification, due diligence, negotiations, and regulatory approvals to ensure encumbrance-free land ready for project execution.

The role requires 15–17 years of experience in land acquisition within renewables or infrastructure, strong government liaison skills, and deep knowledge of

Qualifications

• 15-17 years of experience in land acquisition within Renewables, Power, Infra, or related sectors.
• Mandatory experience in Wind, Solar, Hybrid and/or BESS land acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of Karnataka land laws and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end land acquisition, aggregation, leasing, and purchase for Wind/Solar/Hybrid/BESS projects in Karnataka and South India.
• Identify land parcels considering transmission, environment, and commercial viability.
• Develop stakeholder and community engagement to facilitate project execution.
• Coordinate with Revenue, Forest, Registration, Survey, and District Administration for approvals.
• Ensure title verification, due diligence, documentation, and ROW management.
• Drive MIS reporting, risk mitigation, and governance across the land function.

Skills

Land acquisition

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

Project coordination

Vendor management

Education

Graduation mandatory

MBA / PGDM preferred

Law / Agriculture / Engineering / Rural Management degree added advantage

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Manager – Land Acquisition (Senior Lead)
Department: Land Acquisition
Reporting To: Head – Land Acquisition
Superior’s Superior: Business Head – Projects

Business: Renewable Energy Business
Experience: 15–17 Years
Qualification: Full-time Graduation Mandatory | MBA / PGDM preferred,
Degree in Law, Agriculture, Engineering, Rural Management or related discipline will be an added advantage

Job Purpose:

To lead end-to-end land acquisition, land aggregation, government liaison, stakeholder engagement, and statutory approvals forWind, Solar, Hybrid, and BESS projectsacross South India, with primary focus on Karnataka. The role is responsible for ensuring timely availability of encumbrance-free land to support project execution while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable stakeholder relationships.

Job Context & Major Challenges:

Operating in a rapidly expanding renewable energy business, the role is responsible for delivering land acquisition targets across multiple districts and villages while working with diverse stakeholders including landowners, government authorities, consultants, and local communities.

Key challenges include:

• Acquiring contiguous land parcels under aggressive project timelines.
• Managing negotiations with multiple landowners and aggregators.
• Resolving land ownership disputes, Right of Way (RoW), and compensation-related issues.
• Coordinating with Revenue, Forest, Registration, Survey, and District Administration for statutory approvals.
• Managing stakeholder expectations while ensuring ethical and compliant acquisition practices.
• Supporting transmission corridor acquisition and grid connectivity requirements.
• Coordinating with internal project teams to ensure timely land handover without impacting project schedules.

The role requires strong exposure to renewable energy land acquisition, excellent government liaison capabilities, and deep understanding of Karnataka land laws and regulatory processes.

Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions:

• Land Acquisition Leadership Lead end-to-end land acquisition, aggregation, leasing, and purchase activities for Wind, Solar, Hybrid, and BESS projects across the assigned region.
• Land Identification & Feasibility Identify suitable land parcels considering resource potential, transmission connectivity, environmental constraints, and commercial viability.
• Stakeholder & Community Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local communities, village leaders, and key influencers to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Government Liaison & Regulatory Coordination Coordinate with Revenue, Forest, Registration, Survey, Panchayat, and District Administration authorities for statutory approvals, land conversion, and regulatory compliance.
• Land Due Diligence & Documentation Ensure title verification, legal due diligence, registration, mutation, agreement execution, and maintenance of complete land documentation.
• RoW & Dispute Resolution Lead resolution of land disputes, Right of Way issues, compensation matters, and stakeholder grievances affecting project execution.
• Project Coordination Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Projects, Legal, Survey, Finance, and Environment teams to ensure timely land availability and project readiness.
• Vendor & Consultant Management Manage land aggregators, liaison consultants, survey agencies, and legal partners to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Risk Management Identify land acquisition risks proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and escalation critical issues impacting project timelines.
• MIS & Reporting Prepare land acquisition dashboards, progress reports, project trackers, land bank updates, and management presentations.
• Team Leadership & Governance Guide and mentor land acquisition managers, executives, and field teams while ensuring governance, process adherence, and ethical acquisition practices.

Job Purpose of Direct Reports:

The reporting team will support field execution of land acquisition activities, government liaison, documentation, surveys, negotiations, and stakeholder management.

• Land Acquisition Managers / Executives
• Liaison Officers
• Survey Engineers
• Field Coordinators
• Land Aggregators / Consultants

Experience

• 15-17 yearsof relevant experience inLand Acquisitionwithin Renewable Energy, Power, Infrastructure, Transmission, or Industrial sectors.
• Mandatory experience inWind, Solar, Hybrid, and/or BESSland acquisition projects.
• Strong exposure toKarnataka land laws, revenue administration, land aggregation, government liaison, registration, mutation, title due diligence, and Right of Way (RoW) management.
• Proven experience in independently leading land acquisition teams and handling multiple large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Exposure to land acquisition in other South Indian states (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala) will be an added advantage.