Job description
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.