[Hiring] Senior Land Agent - Land Acquisition @EDF power solutions

Role Description

The Senior Land Agent - Land Acquisition will be primarily responsible for negotiating and securing land agreements in field-based land acquisition to support project development pipeline goals and support field-based land needs for projects in implementation and operations phase. The Senior Land Agent is also responsible for:

• Land acquisition negotiations
• Assisting in obtaining curative agreements
• Developing and maintaining relationships with local officials or stakeholders
• Conducting update meetings for stakeholders
• Mentoring other Land Agents
• Project reporting at the direction of a Manager, Land Acquisition

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage relationships with landowners to secure long-term land agreements for renewable project development.
• Assist in obtaining fully executed documents needed in advanced stages of development, including:
  • Land leases
  • Land purchases
  • Collection and transmission line easements
  • Access road easements
  • Title curative instruments
  • Crossing agreements
• Mentor and train Land Agents; develop a curriculum with the Land & Community Engagement Leadership Team.
• Work with regional teams to implement land acquisition campaigns, including:
  • Identification of landowners within prospective sites
  • Initiating contact and meeting with individual landowners
  • Negotiating contracts with landowners and/or landowner attorneys
• Conduct Stakeholder meetings and maintain relationships throughout the land acquisition and development process.
• Provide data to Manager, Land Acquisition for weekly updates with Region Development staff.
• Work within the framework of corporate land acquisition policies.
• Assist Community Relations teams and regional staff with maintaining existing landowner communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others

• None

Working Conditions

• 50% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers and general office equipment.
• 50% of time is spent outside of the office visiting landowners’ and/or internal customers’ sites.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Forecasting and reporting on the land acquisition budget for assigned projects.

Qualifications

• RPL or CPL through American Association of Professional Landmen preferred.
• Local Notary license preferred, or the ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor’s degree, JD, or MBA in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in land leasing/acquisition activities.
• Past renewables experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proven sales, account acquisition, and account management experience.
• Task and detail-oriented problem solver with exceptional organizational skills.
• Patience and willingness to teach, mentor, and train others on real estate principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Expert contract drafter and negotiator.
• Expert-level knowledge of land, legal, and negotiation principles.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team player.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel 50% or more of work time.