Title Analyst

Apex Clean Energy•Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Title Analyst to support title and survey work for the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role is part of the Title Team within the Land Management Team, which handles title and survey matters across Apex’s more than 1-million-acre land base. The analyst will order and review title commitments, perform title curative work, review ALTA surveys, and help obtain title insurance policies. The position requires a thorough understanding of deeds, easements, leases, chains of title, title commitments and endorsements, and ALTA surveys, along with the ability to investigate and resolve complex ownership and encumbrance issues. The Title Analyst will work with internal stakeholders, external parties, land team members, and real estate attorneys in a fast-paced closing environment. The role also includes title research, database maintenance, document preparation, and administrative support. The position is based in a university city; working from headquarters is preferred, while remote and hybrid options may be considered. The work is primarily during traditional office hours in an indoor office environment, with flexible hours when duties and business operations permit. Travel may involve working outdoors in noisy, fast-paced conditions and inclement weather.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
Experience in title, survey, contracts, and/or as a Real Estate Paralegal.
Ability to understand legal descriptions, including Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and metes and bounds descriptions.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work assignments and projects.
Ability to collaborate with peers, clients, and managers to align with business needs and meet assigned goals.
Strong problem-solving skills, an inquisitive mind, and willingness to ask questions.
Superior attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
High accountability for personal work responsibilities and team goals.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment built on trust, respect, and shared workload.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to use a variety of technologies to streamline workflow.
Dependable, responsible, accurate, and able to communicate effectively in a fast-paced closing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with oil, gas, and mineral title.
Experience with mineral severances and mineral ownership reports.

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 the status of title work and report information needed to obtain title insurance policies for project financing to internal and external parties.
Research deeds, analyze county tax parcel and GIS data, and maintain title-document and agreement data in the land database.
Support the 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 support for mass project mail campaigns.

Benefits

Medical insurance and comprehensive high-deductible health plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with corporate matching.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Group life insurance.
Flexible spending arrangements.
Company-paid parking and cell phone.
Fitness and wellness corporate discounts.
Responsible Paid Time Off and standard company holidays.
Base and bonus commensurate with experience.
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
Professional development, training, hands-on learning, onboarding, and mentorship opportunities.