Title Specialist/ Underwriter
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Title Insurance Specialist / Underwriter to support our growing acquisition and development of solar energy projects across the U.S. This role will be responsible for coordinating title due diligence, underwriting risk, and managing title insurance processes to ensure that land acquisitions, leases, and easements are clean, insurable, and development-ready. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial title insurance, real estate law, or underwriting, with specific experience working on renewable energy projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in commercial title insurance, underwriting, or related real estate field.
- Strong understanding of title commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, and real property law.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with title companies and stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing title matters for solar projects.
- Licensed Title Agent or Underwriter in one or more U.S. states.
- Familiarity with ALTA standards, lender requirements, and renewable energy land structures (leases, easements, options).
- Experience using title production software and document management systems.
Responsibilities
- Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, and recorded instruments for solar project sites.
- Identify title defects, encumbrances, or ownership issues and propose resolution strategies.
- Coordinate title curative actions with underwriters, attorneys, surveyors, and landowners.
- Underwrite title insurance policies for fee, leasehold, and easement interests associated with solar projects.
- Negotiate coverage terms and endorsements with title companies.
- Prepare and issue final title policies ensuring alignment with lender and project requirements.
- Collaborate with real estate, legal, and development teams to ensure land title deliverables are met for project milestones (site control, acquisition closings and financings).
- Assist with ALTA survey review and ensure consistency between title and survey data.
- Maintain organized records and title reports for multiple projects in development.
- Advise internal teams on title-related risks, limitations, and insurance options.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and title company underwriting guidelines.
- Stay current on industry trends affecting title and land use for renewable energy projects.
Benefits
- Contribute to the growth of clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.
- Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
