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SAEL

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Delhi, India

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Position – Land Acquisition (Legal)

Qualification – LLB Graduate from reputed institute

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Objective:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced lawyer specializing in land acquisition to join our legal team. As a Land Acquisition Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the acquisition of land for our solar power projects. You will be responsible for navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding land acquisition, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting the interests of the company.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with top law firms to conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential land parcels across India for solar power project development.
  • Negotiate and draft sale deeds, leases, and other legal documents related to land acquisition and use.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project development teams, ESG team, to assess land suitability and mitigate risks.
  • Represent the company in negotiations with landowners, aggregators, government agencies, and other third parties.
  • Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting land acquisition and renewable energy development, and provide guidance to the legal team and other departments.

Requirements:

  • Graduate from any of the NLU.
  • 10+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on real estate, land acquisition, and energy laws.
  • Proven experience in land acquisition transactions, preferably in the renewable energy industry.
  • Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

About Company - SAEL Industries Limited is a fully integrated and diversified renewable energy enterprise in India, strategically positioned for accelerated growth within the expanding clean energy ecosystem. Recognized among the top five renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the country, SAEL offers a vertically integrated platform supported by in-house solar module manufacturing capabilities. The company commands a contracted and awarded renewable capacity of 8,464.4 MWp - comprising 8,299.5 MWp of solar power and 164.9 MW of agri waste-to-energy (AgWTE) capacity -spanning 11 Indian states and union territories.

To strengthen its solar energy portfolio and enhance supply chain resilience, SAEL has executed a robust vertical integration strategy, establishing 3,625 MW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar module manufacturing facilities across Punjab and Rajasthan. A pioneer in the AgWTE segment, SAEL is India’s largest operator in this category based on operational capacity. This business contributes meaningfully to SAEL’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda by promoting circular economy principles through waste-to-energy conversion and clean power generation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation and climate responsibility.

SAEL’s credibility in global financial markets is underpinned by strategic investments from institutional partners such as Norfund (wholly owned by the Norwegian government) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), who together infused US$145 million as of June 30, 2025. These investments reflect international confidence in SAEL’s capacity to deliver long-term renewable energy impact and climate change mitigation outcomes.

With over 16 years of experience, SAEL possesses strong in-house Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) capabilities across complex solar and AgWTE projects. Looking ahead, the company plans to establish an integrated 5 GW solar cell and 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, based on advanced TOPCon technology, with a projected investment of INR 8,200 crore.