Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Surface Landman, where you will play a vital role in managing land rights and legal documentation essential for energy development projects. Your expertise will drive the acquisition, review, and management of surface rights, easements, and title documentation. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with legal teams, landowners, government agencies, and project managers to ensure seamless land operations. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute significantly to the success of our projects and uphold compliance with all relevant regulations.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive research using public records, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and other sources to verify land ownership, rights-of-way, easements, and legal descriptions.
- Review and process real estate documentation including titles, deeds, leases, and legal descriptions to ensure accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
- Prepare and negotiate right-of-way agreements and easements with landowners, ensuring clear communication of project needs while maintaining positive relationships.
- Map property boundaries and rights using mapping software to support project planning and land acquisition strategies.
- Collaborate with legal teams to review title reports, identify potential issues, and facilitate resolution in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain detailed records of land transactions, legal descriptions, public records searches, and correspondence for audit readiness.
- Support project teams by providing accurate land data, assisting in title review processes, and ensuring adherence to real estate law and company standards.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Landman or Surface Landman within the energy or real estate sectors is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of right-of-way processes, easements, title processing, and real estate law.
- Familiarity with GIS mapping software and other mapping tools used for property boundary analysis.
- Experience reviewing titles, legal descriptions, public records searches, and real estate documentation.
- Ability to interpret legal descriptions accurately and adhere strictly to underwriting guidelines.
- Excellent research skills combined with a customer service mindset when engaging with landowners or external stakeholders.
- Previous law office experience or similar roles that involve detailed document review is a plus.
Join us in this exciting role where your expertise fuels successful land management projects! We value energetic professionals eager to make an impact through precise research, effective communication, and diligent documentation—helping us build a sustainable future together!
Pay: $365.00 per day
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lubbock, TX 79411
