Sol Systems is seeking a Senior Associate, Real Estate for our Utility-Scale Development team. This position will provide support for our development and asset acquisition team and will report to the Director of Real Estate. The position will support the development and execution of solar and battery storage projects by drafting and managing real estate agreements, conducting due diligence, resolving issues to title and ensuring compliance with obligations related to real property agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate, title curative processes, and land use development, with a focus on renewable energy development.
Sol Systems is a solar energy project development and financial services company with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base. We have financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. As a leading renewable energy developer, financier, trader and operator, Sol empowers entrepreneurs to have a meaningful impact on the world with a focus on catalyzing the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and oversee compliance of landowner and third-party agreements, including leases, amendments, purchase options, estoppels, easements, assignments, subordinations, and other documents related to property leases or purchases.
- Secure real property agreements by mailing agreements to stakeholders/landowners, coordinating the execution of the agreements, filing the agreements for record in the county clerk and recorder, and uploading the agreements and pertinent information related to the agreement into the company's internal land management database.
- Obtain title documents, such as vesting deeds, mineral ownership reports, and title commitments.
- Review vesting deeds, title commitments, proforma title policies, ALTA surveys, crossing agreements, and site plans in connection with the development, financing and construction of utility-scale solar and battery-storage projects.
- Research real property records and county assessor data to determine land ownership and property details.
- Identify and resolve surface and mineral title issues, including drafting curative documents and obtaining crossing agreements, surface use waivers, accommodation agreements and subordination agreements.
- Conduct real estate due diligence on various M&A projects as assigned, including support of lease abstracts, title and survey review, as well as prepare memorandums for executive level review outlining the risks and liabilities of a given project.
- Interface directly with local real estate counsel and land agents to support the acquisition of real estate agreements and curing defects to title in preparation for project financing.
- Create and maintain global title issue trackers to support project development and financing efforts.
- Manage and maintain the company’s land management database by executing agreement requests from project developers, ensuring real property agreements and stakeholder information are up-to-date, and uploading agreement details accurately into the system.
- Monitor and fulfill company obligations under real property agreements.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely landowner payments.
- Perform other duties as necessary for development of utility-scale solar and battery-storage projects.
A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate.
- 3-5 years’ experience in real estate development for solar, utility or other energy-related projects.
- Ability to thoughtfully communicate complex issues and problem-solve within a team
- A strong network and proven track record for managing consultants.
- Notary public or willingness to become one
Location & Hours:
The ideal candidate will work from our Washington, DC office. Remote employment will be considered.
Commitment & Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Deadline:
We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
