Description
Ascent Resources
Position Title: Land Title Attorney
Description: Ascent Resources is seeking an experienced Land Title Attorney. This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK and will report to the Director of Title and A&D.This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing various land and title documents including Abstracts, Due Diligence Reports, Ownership Reports and Title Opinions. This position will focus on a variety of tasks including contract review, curative, document preparation, due diligence and asset maintenance and development. The position will work with various teams including Landmen, Land Admin, Operations and Reservoir. The position will be required to track and meet various deadlines. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform review and finalize land and title documents
- Evaluate various land and title documents including Abstracts, Due Diligence Reports, Ownership Reports and Title Opinions
- Maintain and meet various deadlines and maintain communication between appropriate teams for the corresponding project
- Ensure that a quality, timely and efficient product is provided
- Advise team members as to analysis and recommendations pertaining to various projects
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMinimum Requirements:
- Knowledge of land and title documents and oil and gas industry
- Ability to analyze land and title documents, make recommendations following review of documents and run various ownership calculations
- Able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management and be involved in multiple projects
- Ability to be a team player
Preferred:
- Familiarity with deed plotting and utilizing GIS programs and other oil and gas related databases
- Understanding of oil and gas industry and oil and gas lease provisions
- Understanding of acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, development, and operations
- Understanding of production terms and concepts as it relates to ownership
Education & Work Experience RequiredMinimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate
- 4+ years of industry experience
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Operational or Land Title experience
- Due Diligence experience
Preferred:
- Appalachia title experience, preferably Ohio title experience
- Heirship experience
- Document drafting experience
Ascent Benefits
- Benefits start day one
- Generous 401(k)
- PTO based on industry or job-related experience
- Tuition assistance after 1 year
- Twelve paid holidays
- Many volunteer opportunities
- Gym reimbursement
Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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