SENIOR LEASE ANALYST
J MAR’s client is seeking a Senior Lease Analyst to support a large, diversified portfolio of non-operated mineral and royalty assets. This role is well-suited for a professional who enjoys analyzing and interpreting lease terms, understanding ownership structures, and ensuring accuracy across a complex asset base.
Position Overview
This position is centered on lease analysis and interpretation, with complementary responsibility for title research and ownership validation. The Senior Lease Analyst will work across a broad portfolio, evaluating lease provisions, maintaining ownership records, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
Responsibilities
Lease Analysis & Interpretation
- Analyze and interpret oil & gas leases, including royalty provisions, burdens, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain and track leasehold ownership across a non-operated asset portfolio.
- Evaluate lease terms in support of asset management initiatives and transactional activity.
- Identify inconsistencies, risks, or gaps within lease language and ownership structures.
Title & Ownership Analysis
- Review and interpret title documents (deeds, assignments, probates, etc.) to determine mineral ownership.
- Maintain accurate record title and ownership data across internal systems.
- Conduct ownership research utilizing regulatory and commercial databases (RRC, OCC, Enverus, county records, etc.).
- Support ownership validation efforts associated with acquisitions and ongoing asset activity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with operators, purchasers, and internal teams to resolve ownership and revenue-related discrepancies
- Maintain organized, accessible land, lease, and title records to support ongoing operations
- Contribute to special projects related to land administration, portfolio analysis, and data quality initiatives
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting leases and title within the oil & gas industry.
- Strong understanding of mineral ownership, leasehold interests, and royalty structures.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret lease agreements and ownership data.
- Experience conducting research using RRC, OCC, Enverus, county records, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
- Division order experience is a plus, but not required.
Why This Role
- Opportunity to work across a large, multi-basin portfolio of mineral and royalty assets.
- Highly analytical role with a focus on lease interpretation and ownership analysis.
- Stable, well-capitalized organization with a long-term investment strategy.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong internal support.
- Hybrid work schedule combined with flexible start and end times, supporting both work-life balance and commuting flexibility.
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Highly competitive base salary with bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including multiple medical plan options.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Retirement plan with meaningful employer contribution.
- Generous paid time off, with accrual increasing based on tenure.
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