Land Contract Specialist [Hybrid]

EDF power solutions • Bloomington, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.
From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Scope of Job: This position works closely with Land Acquisition, Title, and Legal throughout the land acquisition and development process by drafting, revising, and reviewing land contracts based on standardized forms. The Land Contract Specialist is responsible for ensuring land contracts remain compliant with company policy, while identifying deviations and potential risks to leadership utilizing system tools, such as Malbek, and organization guidelines. The Land Contract Specialist plays an important role in the project development process by monitoring continuity and effectiveness of contracts throughout the land acquisition effort.

Requirements

• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities.
• Familiar with an enterprise contract system, such as Malbek.
• Proficient with Microsoft products, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Good written and oral communication skills, especially as it relates to land contracts.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, friendly personality, and solid team player.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 5 years’ experience in land leasing and/or purchasing.
• BA or equivalent experience; renewable energy or cell tower experience helpful.
• Preferred real estate paralegal certificate or experience.
• Experience in conducting due diligence for property acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Draft land contracts using standardized forms, said contracts include, but are not limited to, options, leases, amendments, easements, purchase agreements, and other agreements for land control. The ability to read, understand, and produce redlined agreements, while maintaining version control, is critical to this function.
• Review land lease terms; analyze and interpret provisions. Create a risk analysis based on organization guidelines, for senior leadership to review.
• Organize and manage contract review and the approval and execution process for 50-100 contracts, leases, purchase agreements that are in process at any given time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level