Lease Agent (Guernsey County, Ohio)

About the role

The purpose of this position is to perform land‑related activities for oil and gas exploration and development, including, but not limited to, oil and gas leasing, mineral purchasing, title curative, well‑staking, waterline and well line easement acquisition, and ingress/egress at drilling locations.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and acquire land agreements for oil and gas exploration, production, and development that meet the organization’s goals.
• Search for and determine various land ownership interests, including mineral ownership and the locations of such owners.
• Work within the parameters set by the client regarding negotiation terms.
• Draft contracts to satisfy client requirements.
• Prepare daily activity reports and special landman reports related to complex negotiations, damage settlements, and/or title curative instruments; work may be performed in the office or in the field.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowners on ownership, rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work effectively.
• Maintain up‑to‑date status with the Project Manager or client to ensure assignments are completed following client procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be local to Guernsey County, Ohio.
• At least three (3) years of related professional sales/business experience or a degree in Energy Land Management.
• Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminology, and real‑property acquisition policies.
• Thorough understanding of various land‑related contracts and agreements.
• Proficient in MS Office products, databases, online research, and reading maps.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently, adhere to a schedule, and report progress timely.
• Ethical and honest in dealings with landowners, clients, and the company.
• Proficient in understanding conveyance of real property.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; customer‑focused.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships.
• Good judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate fully as a team player.
• Strong planning, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule (may require adjusted schedule or overtime).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 100% of the time in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.