Due Diligence Title Landman

Flat River Minerals•Morgantown, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cloud Peak Minerals, a subsidiary of Flat River Minerals (FRM), is an energy investment company focused on acquiring and managing mineral, royalty, and non-operated working interest assets across the United States. FRM is seeking an experienced Title Landman to join its Appalachia team in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role is for a motivated, detail-oriented abstractor with at least two years of Appalachian title experience who will manage complex due diligence projects and collaborate with acquisitions, land, and management teams. The successful candidate will evaluate mineral, royalty, and lease acquisition opportunities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia by conducting title research and identifying title issues.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of full-time Appalachian title experience in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and/or West Virginia.
Strong understanding of mineral ownership, leasehold ownership, probate research, and title curative.
Ability to independently run title and evaluate ownership interests from patent or sovereignty forward.
Experience interpreting oil and gas leases, assignments, pooling documents, and related agreements.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and modern title management software.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting title due diligence for mineral and royalty acquisitions.
Familiarity with Marcellus and Utica ownership structures and development practices.
Working knowledge of Tracts, Enverus, CourthouseDirect, or similar industry software.
In-house mineral acquisition, E&P, or title company experience.

Responsibilities

Perform mineral and leasehold title research utilizing county records, online courthouse systems, and proprietary title databases.
Analyze deeds, leases, probate records, assignments, reservations, and other title instruments to determine ownership.
Build and maintain ownership records and title chains within the Company's title software platform.
Conduct acquisition and divestiture due diligence for mineral, royalty, and non-operated working interest transactions.
Identify, document, and communicate title defects, ownership discrepancies, and curative requirements.
Work directly with acquisition specialists, GIS analysts, attorneys, and management to support transaction execution.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting transaction deadlines.