Title Specialist
Standard Solar · Rockville, MD · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Title Review & Analysis
- Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, and recorded instruments for solar project sites.
- Identify title defects, encumbrances, or ownership issues and propose resolution strategies.
- Cook title curative actions with underwriters, attorneys, surveyors, and landowners.
Underwriting & Insurance Coordination
- 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.
Project Development Support
- Collaborate with real estate, legal, and development teams to ensure land title deliverables are met for project milestones (site control, acquisition closings and financings).
- Affiliate with ALTA survey review and ensure consistency between title and survey data.
- Maintain organized records and title reports for multiple projects in development.
Risk Management & Compliance
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred 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.