Associate, Real Estate

Company Overview:

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Job Description:

Copia is seeking an Associate, Real Estate to work within the legal department and support late-stage project development, finance, and execution. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and have several years of relevant real estate experience.

The Associate, Real Estate will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Real Estate working closely with Copia’s development, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

•Read and summarize preliminary title reports and commitments

•Support title curative efforts and satisfying requirements necessary to obtain title insurance.

•Review different types of real property agreements including deeds, leases, and easements.

•Review legal descriptions and maps including ALTA surveys, GIS, and Google Earth.

•Research various types of public records including taxes, assessor information, and land records.

•Track open action items with due dates, deliverables, and relevant parties.

•Communicate and coordinate needs directly with landowners, outside counsel, and other third parties.

•Join regular internal team calls and provide updates on real estate related items.

•Support project financing and title policy issuance.

What We Look For:

•Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.

•Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.

•Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

•Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.

•Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.

•Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Minimum Qualifications:

•3-5 years professional experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry

•Bachelor’s degree preferred

•Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel

•Experience with project management software

•Ability to work in the Dana Point, CA office a minimum of 3 days per week.

•Ability to travel up to 10%

•Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Our Benefits:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums

- Company contribution to 401(k) plans

- Annual bonus eligibility

- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Paid company holidays

- Wellness and cell phone credits

- Life and AD&D Insurance

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support

- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia: Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit