Head of Land Acquisition

Private Advertiser; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government-mandated benefits (SSS,Phil

Health Card

Group Life Insurance

Performance Incentive Bonus

Employee Loans

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Ortigas, Metro Manila, is seeking a Head of Land Acquisition to oversee end-to-end land acquisitions, due diligence, and negotiations with landowners, brokers, and LGUs.

The role coordinates with Finance, Project Development, Engineering, and Legal teams, reports progress and risks to Management, and mentors junior staff to strengthen the team's effectiveness. On-site location in Central Luzon/CALABARZON coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Real Estate Management, or related field.
• Extensive experience in property evaluation and negotiations.
• Knowledge of Philippine property laws and land titling/registration.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and collaborative decision-making.
• Driver's license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end land acquisition process including due diligence, negotiations, and reporting to Management.
• Lead comprehensive technical, financial, environmental, and legal due diligence.
• Negotiate with landowners, families/heirs, brokers, and LGUs for purchases, joint ventures, or leases.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Project Development, Engineering, and Legal teams.
• Present risk assessments and progress reports to Management.
• Mentor and guide Land Acquisition staff to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Due diligence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management / Real Estate Management / Business Administration / Management

Job description

The Head of Land Acquisition is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end land acquisition process, ensuring thorough property evaluation, legal and technical due diligence, effective negotiations, cross-functional coordination, and timely reporting of acquisition progress and potential risks to Management.

• Oversee comprehensive technical, financial, environmental, and legal due diligence (zoning laws, land use classifications, soil tests, easements, and infrastructure access).

• Verify land titles, tax declarations, and ownership histories (e.g., TCT/OCT checks) to eliminate encumbrances or disputes.

• Lead high-stakes negotiations with landowners, families/heirs, brokers, and local government units (LGUs) for purchase, joint ventures, or long-term leases.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Project Development, Engineering, and Legal departments.

• Present risk assessments and acquisition progress reports to the Management.

• Mentors and guides other Land Acquisition personnel to enhance their skills, improve performance, and strengthen overall team effectiveness.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management / Real Estate Management / Business Administration/ Management or any related course

• Extensive experience in property evaluation, and negotiation within the real estate industry

• Knowledgeable in Philippine property laws and regulations relevant to land acquisition, including land ownership, titling, registration, land use, zoning, and property transfers

• With strong leadership skills, highly analytical, with collaborative decision-making, highly organized, and trustworthy

• Having a Driver's License is an advantage, but not required

Working Conditions:

• Ortigas-based, but must be willing to handle transactions and coordinate with LGUs across Central Luzon and CALABARZON.

Why Work With Us?

We believe in taking care of our employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Financial & Health Support:

• Government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)

• Health Card

• Employee Security Program (Group Life Insurance)

• Performance Incentive Bonus

• Employee Loans

Growth & Development:

• Regularization after 6 months

• Trainings and Seminars

• Company Activities and Team-building events