General Manager - Legal (Land Acquisition & Regulatory Compliance)

General Manager-Legal

Responsibilities

15-22 years of progressive legal experience, preferably within the Thermal Projects or Energy sector, focusing on land acquisition, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Land Legal Head will be responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of land-related legal matters in alignment with Adani’s operational and strategic goals. The role’s key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Legal Leadership: Develop and implement robust legal strategies for land acquisition and management that align with Adani’s business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Land Acquisition & Documentation: Oversee all legal documentation, agreements, and contracts related to land acquisition, lease, transfer, and use ensuring adherence to statutory provisions and timely approvals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with central and state land laws, environmental regulations, and other statutory requirements relevant to thermal power projects.
• Risk Management: Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks associated with land ownership, acquisition disputes, compensation matters, and regulatory challenges.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage and coordinate all litigation matters related to land disputes, representing or supervising external counsels, and strategizing effective resolution mechanisms.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise effectively with government authorities, local bodies, landowners, legal firms, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project progress and compliance adherence.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing legal team specializing in land laws and regulatory affairs, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Policy Advocacy & Advisory: Provide expert advice on evolving land policies, advocate for favorable legislative changes, and develop internal policies to enhance legal preparedness and responsiveness.
• Due Diligence & Audits: Conduct thorough legal due diligence for new projects and existing assets, and oversee periodic internal audits to ensure continuous compliance and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project, environmental, commercial, and corporate legal teams to ensure integrated legal support for all aspects of thermal power projects.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports on legal status, risk assessments, and project progress for senior management and board reviews, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Ethical Standards & Corporate Governance: Champion adherence to Adani’s values and ethical standards, promoting a culture of transparency, fairness, and corporate governance excellence in all legal operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
• Advanced degrees (LLM or MBA with Law specialization) will be preferred