Real Estate Specialist

Job Description Why should you join our team? Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your day-to-day!

• Support the Development, Construction and Operations teams in building and maintaining business relationships with landowners to confirm that the Company’s commitments are met;
• Assist Innergex’s internal title and contracts management team members with the preparation and implementation of real estate documents;
• Research and examine county records to determine current surface owners, mineral owners, easements, ROWs, and liens;
• Work closely with the Leasing and Land Acquisition Manager for initial outreach to landowners to gauge their interest in leasing;
• Negotiate lease agreements, crossing agreements, access agreements, easements, ROWs, road use agreements, and any other land agreement with landowners;
• Work with State and Federal agencies to secure land contracts and leases throughout the US;
• Collaborate with the development team to identify areas of interest for potential solar, wind, and battery projects;
• Partner with Environment and Permitting to secure any permits or land contracts as needed;
• Work closely with the construction team to secure all land related contracts as needed for all projects;
• Work closely with the Title Manager to cure all title issues;
• Liaise with external and internal legal counsel to prepare legal documentation to ensure Innergex has the necessary land rights to develop, construct and operate projects;
• Facilitate the signing of project documents with stakeholders, including but not limited to, lease, option, and purchase agreements, estoppels, amendments, and payment authorization forms, etc.;
• Coordinate stakeholder communication logging;
• Landowner form collection and processing (including but not limited to payment authorization forms, W9 forms, tenant information sheets, contact forms, and environmental questionnaires);
• Support stakeholder software implementation as requested.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Bachelor’s degree coupled with a minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development, real estate title or in a relevant field;
• Legal assistant, paralegal or similar experience preferred;
• Experience in renewable energy, an asset;
• Detail-oriented and well organized, with a strong work ethic;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies;
• Available for North America travel, up to 20%;
• Excellent team player and strong interpersonal skills;
• Good judgement, understanding of when to take on a task and when to seek direction;
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight timeframes;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under tight timeframes;
• Discreet with confidential and sensitive landowner personal information;
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders;
• Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and knowledge Salesforce

Additional considerations!

• The position could be based at the company’s San Diego (CA) office or remote within the USA;
• This position is a P3 level with a base salary of $86,600 – $149,300, exclusive of fringe benefits and/or potential bonuses.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Innergex varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment and paid vacation during the holiday season;
• Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment;
• 401K retirement plan and stock purchase plan with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.