Director, Land

Company Overview

Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC (Treaty Oak) is a clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects in targeted US energy markets. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid benefiting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come. Treaty Oak is a wholly-owned portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), pairing Treaty Oak’s renewables development expertise with Macquarie’s capital backing.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Treaty Oak’s portfolio consists of 20 GW+ of in development and in construction utility scale renewable projects across the United States. Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing and commercializing 9 GW+ of utility-scale power projects and a collective 100+ years’ experience across critical competencies, including power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate.

The Role

The Director, Land reports to the company’s SVP, Development Services and leads land acquisition, leasing, and rights-of-way efforts to advance renewable energy generation and storage projects. This role is responsible for setting land strategy, negotiating complex agreements with landowners and agencies, and ensuring compliance with title, legal, and regulatory requirements. The Director oversees internal land processes and the land team, providing guidance and mentorship to staff while driving efficiency and consistency across all land functions. This role works closely with development, legal, finance, and permitting teams to support the company’s growth and project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the acquisition of leases, easements, rights-of-way, and land purchases to support renewable energy development.

- Negotiate directly with landowners, public entities, and other stakeholders on complex and high-value land agreements.

- Oversee title and mineral searches, resolve title curative issues, and secure title policies to ensure project viability.

- Direct lease administration processes, including GIS mapping, records management, lease schedules, and timely lease payments/renewals.

- Establish, refine, and manage internal land procedures for mapping, title review, and mineral rights searches.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, lessors, and community stakeholders.

- Provide strategic land support to development, permitting, legal, and finance teams, including due diligence for financing and project advancement.

- Represent the company with government agencies, regulators, law firms, and industry partners on land-related matters.

- Mentor, develop, and lead land staff to build department expertise and ensure high-quality execution.

- Stay current on federal, state, and local land use regulations and proactively integrate compliance and best practices into company strategy.

Education And Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in land management or a related field such as geology, geography, engineering, economics, or commerce; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., AAPL) preferred.

- At least 10 years of relevant experience in land acquisition, title, or land management, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

- Proven success in negotiating and closing complex land deals.

- Strong knowledge of real estate, land documents, and regulatory requirements for energy development.

- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with experience building and leading teams.

- Experience in renewable energy, geothermal, transmission line siting, or large-scale infrastructure development strongly preferred.

- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS Pro, and related tools.

Our Values

These five fundamentals guide how we achieve value:

- Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do.

- Collaboration: We know that we are better together.

- Ambition: We embrace challenge and excellence.

- Adaptability: We find solutions and never quit.

- Safety: We effectively identify and manage risk.

Employee Benefits

- The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

- We offer competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, cell-phone stipend, 401K and a fully paid health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Treaty Oak is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Treaty Oak operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.