Land Acquisition Expert

Role Overview

The Land Acquisition Expert will
be responsible for leading, coordinating, and facilitating land acquisition
processes for large -scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the
Railway/Highway sector. The role requires strong liaison skills with government authorities, BOT agencies, and stakeholders to ensure timely acquisition,
compliance with legal frameworks, and smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

·       Plan, coordinate, and execute land acquisition
strategies for railway, highway, or infrastructure projects.

·       Liaise with government authorities, revenue
departments, and local stakeholders to enable land acquisition processes.

·       Ensure compliance with applicable Land
Acquisition Acts, Revenue Laws, and related regulatory requirements.

·       Prepare documentation, reports, and proposals
for land acquisition and related clearances.

·       Provide legal and procedural guidance on land
acquisition issues, dispute resolution, and compensation frameworks.

·       Monitor progress of land acquisition and flag
potential risks or bottlenecks.

·       Maintain strong working relationships with
project stakeholders, BOT agencies, and state government departments.

·       Support project teams in negotiations,
settlements, and dispute handling related to land acquisition.

Qualification

·       Graduate Degree (mandatory).

·       LLB (preferable) from a recognized institute.

Requirements

Experience Requirements

·       Total Professional Experience: Minimum 7
years of overall professional experience.

·       Relevant Experience (any one of the
following):

      At least 5 years of experience handling Railway
/ Highway projects as a Liaison Manager undertaking land acquisition for
construction/BOT agencies.

      At least 3 years of experience in State
Government Administration / Revenue Department, enabling land acquisition for
infrastructure projects.

Key Skills & Competencies

·       In -depth knowledge of Land Acquisition Laws and
Revenue Laws (mandatory).

·       Strong liaison and negotiation skills with
government and private stakeholders.

·       Good drafting, documentation, and communication
skills.

·       Ability to manage complex stakeholder
relationships and resolve conflicts.

·       Legal and regulatory acumen

·       Negotiation & stakeholder management

·       Project management skills

·       Problem -solving and conflict resolution

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills in local language

·       Willingness to travel and work at project sites
as required.