Senior Real Estate Specialist at Sol Systems in Washington, DC

Sol Systems is seeking a Senior Real Estate Specialist for our Utility-Scale Development team. This position will provide support for our development and asset acquisition team and will report to the Director of Real Estate. The position will support the development and execution of solar and battery storage projects by drafting and managing real estate agreements, conducting due diligence, resolving issues to title and ensuring compliance with obligations related to real property agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate, title curative processes, and land use development, with a focus on renewable energy development.

Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities. With GWs of projects across 30 states, Sol integrates energy storage and grid resiliency solutions to deliver reliable, sustainable power to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, and schools. Through strategic partnerships and community reinvestment, Sol ensures clean energy development drives long-term economic and environmental benefits. Founded in 2008 and led by its founder, Sol Systems is dedicated to shaping an energy future we can all believe in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and oversee compliance of landowner and third-party agreements, including leases, amendments, purchase options, estoppels, easements, assignments, subordinations, and other documents related to property leases or purchases.
• Secure real property agreements by mailing agreements to stakeholders/landowners, coordinating the execution of the agreements, filing the agreements for record in the county clerk and recorder, and uploading the agreements and pertinent information related to the agreement into the company's internal land management database.
• Obtain title documents, such as vesting deeds, mineral ownership reports, and title commitments.
• Review vesting deeds, title commitments, proforma title policies, ALTA surveys, crossing agreements, and site plans in connection with the development, financing and construction of utility-scale solar and battery-storage projects.
• Research real property records and county assessor data to determine land ownership and property details.
• Identify and resolve surface and mineral title issues, including drafting curative documents and obtaining crossing agreements, surface use waivers, accommodation agreements and subordination agreements.
• Conduct real estate due diligence on various M&A projects as assigned, including support of lease abstracts, title and survey review, as well as prepare memorandums for executive level review outlining the risks and liabilities of a given project.
• Interface directly with local real estate counsel and land agents to support the acquisition of real estate agreements and curing defects to title in preparation for project financing.
• Create and maintain global title issue trackers to support project development and financing efforts.
• Manage and maintain the company’s land management database by executing agreement requests from project developers, ensuring real property agreements and stakeholder information are up-to-date, and uploading agreement details accurately into the system.
• Monitor and fulfill company obligations under real property agreements.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely landowner payments.
• Perform other duties as necessary for development of utility-scale solar and battery-storage projects.

A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate.
• 3-5 years’ experience in real estate development for solar, utility or other energy-related projects.
• Ability to thoughtfully communicate complex issues and problem-solve within a team
• A strong network and proven track record for managing consultants.
• Notary public or willingness to become one

Location & Hours: This is a full-time hybrid role based in the Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: The base salary for this role is between $100,000 and $125,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.