Land & Lease Contracts Analyst IV

The Bergaila Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies seeks a Land & Lease Contracts Analyst IV to manage lease and contract records, ensure compliance, and support land operations in a hybrid Houston or Denver role.

You will analyze data, prepare legal documents, track deadlines, and collaborate with Land Operations teams to optimize processes and resolve issues, while maintaining meticulous records and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or 8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with lease administration and land records management preferred.
• Hybrid schedule and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and ensure accuracy of lease and contract data across land systems.
• Prepare full releases and Exhibit A agreements for assignments and updates.
• Manage monthly lease calendars, deadlines, payments and expirations.
• Calculate rental payments, minimum royalties, and other obligations.
• Conduct lease and unit reviews, including shut-in wells and payments.
• Research land records to support lease administration and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Land Operations to respond to landowner inquiries and prepare pooling and communitization agreements.
• Maintain meticulous land records and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Support special projects and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Land records knowledge

Data analysis

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree +4 years experience

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Quorum Land System

SAP

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Land & Lease Contracts Analyst IV – Drive Compliance and Optimize Land Operations in Houston or Denver! Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for land management and contract administration? Join our dynamic team as a Land & Lease Contracts Analyst IV and play a vital role in managing and optimizing lease and contractual records for a leading company. This hybrid role offers the chance to work in Houston, TX, or Denver, CO, supporting critical land operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and ensure the accuracy and consistency of lease and contract data across land systems using advanced technical knowledge.
• Prepare comprehensive legal documents such as full releases and Exhibit A agreements for assignments and contractual updates.
• Manage monthly lease calendars, tracking key deadlines, payments, expirations, and obligations to keep leases in good standing.
• Calculate rental payments, minimum royalties, and other financial obligations, and process related billing and payments.
• Conduct lease and unit reviews, managing shut-in wells and associated payments.
• Research public and private land records to support lease administration and resolve issues effectively.
• Collaborate with Land Operations and Land Administration teams to respond to landowner inquiries and assist in preparing agreements like pooling and communitization.
• Maintain meticulous land records, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Support special projects and initiatives, continuously maintaining expertise on industry trends and best practices.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Quorum Land System and/or SAP is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of land principles, lease obligations, and land records management.
• Ability to analyze data, resolve routine issues independently, and elevate complex problems appropriately.
• Capable of handling confidential information with integrity.

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience working with land systems such as Quorum or SAP.
• Knowledge of industry practices and trends through participation in professional development.
• Experience in lease negotiations or land acquisition processes.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or
• Eight (8) or more years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Other Requirements

• Hybrid work schedule (9/80), on-site Tuesday through Thursday.
• Willingness to support projects that may require occasional travel.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in resolving issues.