Oil and Gas Lease Acquisition Agent (N. Central WV / SW PA)

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Responsible for researching, negotiating, and acquiring 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, but not limited to, mineral ownership and the locations of such owners.
• Work within the parameters set by the client insofar as negotiation terms.
• Draft contracts required to satisfy client requirements.
• Prepare adequate daily activity reports and special landman reports relative to complex negotiations, damage settlements, and/or title curative instruments.
• May work in the office or in the field.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowners on ownership, rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
• Maintain up-to-date status with Project Manager or client to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.

Job Requirements

• At least three (3) years of related professional sales/business experience or a degree in Energy Land Management is required.
• Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminology, and real property acquisition policies and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements.
• Proficient in utilizing MS Office products and databases, performing online research, and reading and understanding maps.
• Able to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Able to work independently, plan and adhere to a schedule, and report progress timely.
• Must be ethical and honest in dealings with landowners, clients, and the company.
• Must be proficient in understanding conveyance of real property.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.
• Exercise good judgment and have experience handling confidential information.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Landmen (“AAPL”).
• Able to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Able to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Able to work in a team environment and willing to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Able to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and working overtime if warranted).
• Able to comply with applicable laws and regulations and the Company's policies and procedures.