Lease and Title Analyst

Our Lease & Title Analysts (LTAs) are responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining lease and title documentation to support accurate ownership records and lease obligations across our oil and gas operations. LTAs work closely with the Land Administration team, internal departments, and clients to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and timely action on lease obligations.

They provide support by interpreting legal documentation such as leases, mineral deeds, assignments, title opinions, and ownership reports. This position plays a critical role in managing client-owned assets and maintaining accurate records within Petro Ledger’s land systems.

• Analyze and interpret oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, assignments, title opinions, and due diligence reports.
• Determine ownership interests, including net revenue, mineral, and working interest.
• Ensure timely compliance with lease obligations (delay rentals, shut-in payments, minimum royalties).

• Set up and maintain lease and title data in Petro Ledger’s land system.
• Maintain physical and digital lease files as required.
• Deactivate and archive expired or released leases and contract files.

• Maintain and update leasehold ownership data as determined by title opinions and ownership reports.
• Work with division order and clients to support ownership verification and documentation.
• Prepare as necessary acreage inventory for both developed and undeveloped leases.

• Collaborate with clients and internal departments to resolve ownership or lease-related issues.
• Assist with due diligence efforts related to asset sales or acquisitions.
• Interpret documentation such as wills, heirship affidavits, deeds, and apply interstate inheritance laws as needed.

• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in process improvements related to lease records and land systems.
• Perform additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Strong understanding of oil & gas leases and contractual obligations.
• Familiarity with mineral and working interest ownership structures.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple clients and assignments simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and land/accounting software platforms.
• Adaptable to in-office and remote work environments.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 3+ years of land administration, lease records, or title analysis experience in oil and gas industry.
• Experience with land systems and lease management tools is highly preferred.

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Additional goals may be assigned in alignment with Petro Ledger’s values and evolving needs.