Title Analyst

Apex Clean Energy•Charlottesville, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex is seeking a Title Analyst to assist in ordering and reviewing title commitments, performing title curative work, reviewing ALTA surveys, and obtaining title insurance policies in support of the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. This individual will be a valuable contributor to the Land Management Team and will support all activities related to real estate title and survey analysis for Apex’s renewable energy projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Being responsible, reliable, quick and accurate, and with a can-do attitude are essential. Having the ability to focus on details while also being a creative problem solver is an important attribute for this role. The individual sought for this role should possess strong communication skills, should thrive in the fast-paced closing environment and must be dependable. The Title Analyst will be part of the Title Team, which is part of the Land Management Team. The Title Team supports all real estate title and survey-related matters across Apex’s more than 1-million-acre land base. This role requires a thorough understanding of deeds, easements, leases, chain of title, title commitments, title endorsements and ALTA surveys. A successful candidate must have the ability to “deep-dive” and problem-solve on challenging ownership and encumbrance puzzles. He or she will have the opportunity to work on high-level and interesting projects located across the country. Experience with oil and gas, mineral severances and mineral ownership reports is beneficial, but not required. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals who provide Apex stakeholders with best-in-class land management services. The successful candidate will also have the chance to work in an innovative team environment on complex and unique challenges, all while based in a university city consistently ranked as one of the country’s best places to live.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
Title, survey, contract and/or Real Estate Paralegal experience
Ability to understand legal descriptions; Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and metes and bounds legal descriptions.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work assignments and projects.
Ability to collaborate with peers, clients and managers to create alignment with business and to meet assigned goals.
Must be a strong problem-solver with an inquisitive mind and willing to ask questions.
Must possess a superior attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Must be highly accountable for self, work responsibilities and meeting team goals.
Works effectively in a team environment where trust, respect, and doing your fair share of the workload is instrumental to the Land Management Team’s success.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook required as well as a strong ability to utilize a variety of technologies to streamline workflow.

Nice To Haves

Experience with oil, gas, and mineral title preferred.

Responsibilities

Order, review and process title insurance commitments, draft and record title curative documents, and review ALTA surveys.
Edit title proformas, prepare legal exhibits, and draft curative and other documents related to project financing.
Track status of title work and report to internal and external parties the necessary information required to obtain title insurance policies for project financing.
Research deeds, analyze county tax parcel and GIS data, and maintain data related to title documents and other agreements in the land database.
Provide support to land team and real estate attorneys on a variety of real estate related tasks.
Perform administrative functions such as occasional landowner mailings, scanning, e-recording, and supporting mass project mail campaigns.