Manager- Land Procurement

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification and evaluation of suitable land parcels for the development of solar power projects.
• End-to-end responsibility for land acquisition processes related to solar projects, including title verification, interpretation of title search reports, execution of registration formalities, and coordination with various government departments such as Revenue, Forest, Gram Panchayat, Town Planning, and Industries for obtaining necessary approvals.
• Conducting site surveys and securing requisite clearances from revenue authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable procedures and audit requirements.
• Coordinating with internal departments to facilitate smooth execution of land procurement activities.
• Assessing land-related site requirements for project feasibility and planning.
• Procuring all relevant land records for private land acquisitions.
• Liaising with legal and regulatory bodies to address and mitigate legal risks by adopting suitable actions.
• Developing strategic plans for both pre- and post-project execution phases.
• Addressing and resolving potential issues arising during the land acquisition process.
• Providing regular updates and reports to management.
• Willingness to travel extensively to various project locations for land procurement and related activities.

Required Skill Sets:

• In-depth understanding of land acquisition procedures and statutory compliance.
• Strong legal drafting capabilities with proficiency in English and excellent written communication skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving abilities; analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Clear and confident in decision-making and expression of ideas.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.