Real Estate Acquisition & Title Associate OR Manager

Mission Clean Energy•Remote , CA, CA

9d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Clean Energy is seeking a Real Estate Acquisition & Title Associate or Manager with utility-scale renewable energy experience and a strong background in title curative work to join our dynamic team and drive site acquisition for our solar and BESS projects. Mission Clean Energy (“Mission”) is a values-driven company focused on accelerating the clean energy transition. Our mission is to decarbonize the grid responsibly, one renewable energy project at a time. We are leading the way by providing clean, abundant, and reliable energy to communities throughout the US. Mission is a well-capitalized company with an established leadership team that has worked together for several years delivering extraordinary results. We value our strong employee culture rooted in collaboration and transparency and favor innovative thinkers who help us reach our ambitious growth and impact goals. The Real Estate Acquisition & Title Associate or Manager is responsible for identifying and securing optimal sites for Mission’s growing pipeline of Solar and Battery projects. In this position you will own outreach and build relationships with a range of landowners in various communities with a people-first mentality; conduct title curative work including reviewing title commitments, identifying and resolving title defects, and coordinating with title companies, attorneys, and other stakeholders to deliver clean, insurable title on projects; creatively and strategically structure, negotiate and execute on all facets of real estate transactions including letters of intent, leases, purchase agreements, title curative and more; and partner cross-functionally with Mission’s development, permitting, development engineer, and finance teams collaboratively and effectively. This position is a rare opportunity to join a well-capitalized, outstanding team in a critical role that will shape the growth and future of the company. This is an ideal job for a deeply skilled person who wants to lead in an entrepreneurial environment while maximizing their impact on the clean energy transition.

Requirements

Must be a highly personable self-starter.
Demonstrated attention to detail and contract drafting and review skills.
Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills and ability to structure work to meet project schedules and deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and juggle competing deadlines effectively.
Proficiency in Google Earth and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated title curative experience
Proven ability to review and interpret title commitments, title exception documents, and ALTA surveys to assess title risk.
Experience identifying and resolving common title defects, including gaps in chain of title, unprobated wills, liens, encumbrances, and boundary disputes.
Familiarity with curative instruments including affidavits of heirship, correction deeds, releases, subordination agreements, and boundary line agreements.
Ability to work effectively with title companies, underwriters, and legal counsel to obtain clear title and title insurance commitments for development-stage projects.
Understanding of real estate fundamentals, including matters related to acquisition and title clearing.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, consultants and landowners.
Strong oral and written communication as well as excellent analytical and commercial skills.
Ability to receive constructive feedback.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Ability and willingness to travel within the United States as much as 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Smartsheet or ArcGIS a plus.
3-4 years of experience negotiating real property transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review title commitments, exception documents, and ALTA surveys to identify title defects, encumbrances, and other clouds on title that could impact project development.
Develop and execute title curative strategies, including drafting and obtaining curative instruments such as affidavits, deeds, releases, and easements to resolve identified defects.
Coordinate with title companies, underwriters, and outside legal counsel to resolve complex title issues and secure title insurance commitments for projects.
Lead real estate transaction activity including identification and screening of acquisition targets, and negotiations for real estate property options, leases and easements.
Ensure the creation of appropriate land and transaction documentation and maintain orderly databases of key information.
Keep internal staff up to date with regular reporting on site acquisition progress.
Manage associate support of real estate acquisition activities.
Conduct outreach to landowners via mailers and phone calls.
Manage preparation of the real property component of development projects for financing by clearing interfering title matters, commissioning Phase I Environmental reports and ALTA Surveys.
Conduct preliminary permitting screening of sites with local jurisdictions and support the early stages of project permitting.
Identify process improvements and implement enhanced business practices that increase efficiency, reliability and/or timeliness of the real estate functions.
Advise internal staff on any fatal flaws or issues that may prohibit acquisition or development.
Effectively elevate issues to Managers as necessary.