Job Title: Deputy
General Manager – Land and Documentation

Department:
Legal / Land Acquisition

Location:
Hyderabad

Reports to: General Counsel (GC) / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Purpose

The Deputy General
Manager (DGM) – Land and Documentation is responsible for managing all aspects
of land acquisition, title due diligence, legal documentation, and coordination
with government authorities. This role ensures the smooth acquisition and development
of land assets in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives while
adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Land
Acquisition & Due Diligence

•        Land
Identification and Acquisition: Lead the process of identifying and
acquiring land parcels to meet the organization’s project requirements.

•        Due
Diligence: Coordinate with internal legal and survey teams to perform
comprehensive title due diligence, land valuation, and ensure clear title and
ownership verification before acquisition.

•        Negotiation:
Handle negotiations with landowners, legal representatives, and other
stakeholders to secure favorable terms and conditions.

2.  Documentation
& Legal Compliance

•        Legal
Documentation: Draft, review, and finalize essential agreements such as
Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Joint Venture
(JV) agreements, and other contracts related to land acquisition.

•        Documentation
Compliance: Ensure that all legal documentation related to land
acquisition, registration, and approvals is accurate, compliant, and up to
date.

•        Land
Record Maintenance: Maintain an organized and updated record of all land-related
documents and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

•        Coordination
with Legal Counsel: Work closely with internal and external legal counsel
to vet documents and manage any land-related disputes or litigation.

3.  Liaison
& Regulatory Approvals

•        Government
Liaison: Interface with local authorities (Revenue, Registration,
Panchayat, Town Planning, etc.) for obtaining necessary approvals, including
mutation, zoning, and change of land use (CLU) permissions.

•        Statutory
Clearances: Ensure that all statutory clearances such as No Objection
Certificates (NOCs), encumbrance certificates, and other regulatory approvals
are in place before land acquisition.

•        Follow-ups:
Proactively follow up with authorities to expedite the processing of documents
and approvals, ensuring no delays in land acquisition.

4.  Risk
Mitigation & Dispute Resolution

•        Risk
Management: Identify and address potential legal risks and exposure related
to land acquisition and development activities.

•        Dispute
Resolution: Manage land-related disputes, encroachments, or legal
challenges effectively and ensure minimal legal exposure.

•        Litigation
Management: In cases of disputes, coordinate with legal teams to manage
litigation, working towards settlements and avoiding prolonged legal battles.

5.  Team
Leadership & Coordination

•        Team
Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of land officers, documentation
executives, and external consultants, ensuring high levels of productivity and
compliance with organizational goals.

•        Cross-functional
Collaboration: Coordinate with other internal departments, including legal,
finance, and project development teams, to align land-related activities with
overall project timelines and business objectives.

Requirements

Required Skills
& Experience

•        Experience:
Minimum of 20 years of experience in land acquisition and legal documentation,
preferably within real estate, infrastructure, or industrial development
sectors.

•        Legal
Expertise: Strong knowledge of land laws, registration processes, title due
diligence, and land documentation procedures.

•        Negotiation
Skills: Proven track record of negotiating large-scale land deals and
handling complex negotiations with government authorities and private
landowners.

•        Government
Liaisoning: Demonstrated experience in dealing with local and regulatory
authorities, securing approvals, and managing public sector interactions.

•        Leadership
Skills: Excellent team leadership, communication, and stakeholder
management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in
high-pressure situations.

•        Problem
Solving: Ability to identify potential legal and regulatory risks and
proactively address them to mitigate challenges.

Educational Qualification

•        Essential:
Graduate in Law (LLB).

Key Competencies

•        Legal
Acumen: Strong understanding of legal matters related to land acquisition,
title verification, and documentation processes.

•        Negotiation
& Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to negotiate favorable
terms and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

•        Documentation
Accuracy: High attention to detail in ensuring legal documentation is
accurate, complete, and compliant with all laws and regulations.

Personal
Attributes

•        Strong leadership and team management skills.

•        Excellent problem-solving and decision-making
abilities.

•        Ability to work under pressure and manage
multiple priorities simultaneously.

•        Proactive and resourceful with a positive and
resilient attitude.

•        Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build relationships at all levels of the organization and with external
stakeholders.

Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs)

•        Successful and timely completion of land
acquisitions.

•        Accuracy and compliance of all land-related
documentation.

•        Effective resolution of land disputes or legal
issues.

•        Efficient management of regulatory approvals and
statutory clearances.

•        Team performance and alignment with project
timelines and objectives.