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.