Land Manager - Title

Job description

Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma. Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts. Title: Land Manager - Title Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time FLSA: United States of America (Exempt) Description: JOB SUMMARY: The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who exercises sound judgment and applies a practical approach to business decisions. This role requires extensive experience with oil and gas title transactions, statutory and case law, administrative regulations and processes, and contract interpretation, particularly in Ohio and Oklahoma. A strong working knowledge of land-related processes, from pre-drilling preparation through royalty distribution, is essential. This position manages and supervises a team that supports an active multi-state drilling program and serves as a liaison among the Land Operations, Lease Administration, and Division Order teams. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Land Administration. Primary Responsibilities: Manage and supervise title landmen in reviewing and curing title and legal requirements associated with the preparation and approval of division of interests in advance of distribution of revenue; Maintain expertise in governing oil and gas laws and regulatory processes and requirements; Interpret and maintain various contracts including letter agreements, letters of intent, mineral deeds, leases, assignments, well data agreements, confidentiality agreements, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and farm out/in agreements, declarations of pooled units and regulatory orders; and Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Ability to identify and evaluate risks and opportunities to make practical business-focused recommendations; Leadership, management and mentorship skills, including serving as a team leader, delegating responsibility and fostering a culture of accountability and professional development; Skills in problem-solving, processes, creating efficiencies, and leveraging technology; Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project-related goals; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Working knowledge of tax maps, topographic maps and plats, ownership maps, county records and various contracts related to property ownership; and Working knowledge of land software systems, land department workflow controls and land contracts. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required; law degree, energy management degree or similar degree preferred; Requires a minimum of 10 years of land/mineral title-related legal experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management position; and Oklahoma and Appalachian experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, occasionally lifting and moving files or office materials up to 10 pounds. Regular activities include bending and reaching as necessary. Proficiency in using computers, tablets, and smartphones for prolonged periods is essential, along with basic operation of standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, and scanners. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment and may at times require remote work. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, along with equipment necessary to design, draw, and execute plans. POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work will vary due to workload and needs of the company. TRAVEL: Some travel is expected for this position Equal Opportunity Employer: This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.