About the Role
The role involves conducting detailed title analysis for oil and gas assets, preparing title reports, resolving ownership discrepancies, and supporting acquisition and divestiture projects across the Appalachian region.
Responsibilities
- Examine land records to verify ownership of oil and gas rights
- Prepare title summaries and opinions for energy properties
- Identify and resolve title defects affecting mineral rights
- Support due diligence in acquisition and divestiture transactions
- Work with land professionals to track chain of title
- Draft and review assignments, deeds, and conveyance documents
- Communicate with clients regarding title issues and risks
- Ensure compliance with state-specific oil and gas regulations
- Manage title work for multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborate with geologists and landmen on property evaluations
- Maintain accurate records of title research and findings
- Assist in curative actions to resolve ownership gaps
- Evaluate leasehold interests and royalty obligations
- Provide guidance on title standards in the Appalachian Basin
- Participate in transactional closing processes
- Review title commitments from third-party providers
- Identify rights-of-way and surface use conflicts
- Assess depth and scope of mineral reservations
- Track deadlines for curative requirements
- Ensure proper documentation for recordation
- Advise on title risks in joint venture agreements
- Coordinate with title insurance underwriters
- Stay current on regional case law affecting mineral rights
- Support internal audit and compliance reviews
- Maintain confidentiality of client property data
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
On-site or hybrid options available
Team
Collaborative legal team focused on energy sector transactions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with midstream and upstream energy companies
- Prior role in a law firm or corporate legal department focused on energy
- Familiarity with West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio oil and gas laws
Application Process
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
- Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews
Not specified
