Senior Title/A&D Landman

SENIOR TITLE/A&D LANDMAN

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITES:

·        Manage, negotiate and prepare various legal instruments, including oil and gas leases, assignments, mineral deeds, etc.

·        Cure title issues and contractual disputes

·        Acquire interests in prospective lands by leasing directly from landowners or via negotiating agreements with industry competitors

·        Lead the Land team in sourcing acquisitions of Nonop interests

·        5 years of Oklahoma title experience with strong expertise in HBP and multiple severances, and difficult GWI/NRI calculations

·        Review Nonop division orders and maintain ownership records and files

·        Work collaboratively with Revenue and JIB Department to accurately process monthly adjustments, resolve discrepancies, and collect suspended or past due revenue

·        Organize ownership transfers into and out of Ventana and other entities

·        Setup and maintain accurate data entry into land system, including lease obligations/expirations and processing any new acquisitions or divestments

·        Monthly reports for outstanding royalties or revenue due to companies from producing wells not in pay or other land specific areas to help leadership manage asset

·        Must have a company first mindset with regards to protecting the company’s assets

·        Review monthly payment, expiration, and obligation calendars and perform maintenance as needed

·        This position requires strong analytical, technical Land skills, independent action, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Reports directly to CEO/Head of Land

·        A strong proactive approach and high degree of independence, professionalism and dependability with good negotiating, communication, organizational and attention to detail skills and a comprehensive understanding of land, legal and oil & gas industry principles, processes and procedures

·        Works closely internally with all Land disciplines, Revenue Accounting, JIB Accounting, Legal, Marketing, and Reserves groups, and externally with contract landmen, brokers, title attorneys, operators and revenue interest owners to achieve company goals

·        Promotes, cultivates and maintains good professional relationships with colleagues and external partners, operators & land owners

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field or equivalent combination or education and experience
•  Minimum of 8 years’ experience in land, title and/or A&D position
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong ability to multi-task
• Oklahoma experience required
• Flexibility to work hours as needed to meet deadlines and assist with special projects
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Enjoys research-intense assignments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Patient demeanor when interacting with land owners, partners and operators
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Experience in Land Administration
• Strong knowledge of Oklahoma Corporation Commission processes
• Proven ability with Microsoft Office Suite  
• Proven team player

Ventana Services, LLC provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

This position is full-time in our Oklahoma City, OK office. We offer a full suite of benefits as well as paid time off