Senior Lease and Land Analyst

Zanskar; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

PTO 18 days

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Stock options

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Zanskar in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks a Senior Lease and Land Analyst to lead lease administration, title analysis, and land records management across federal, state, tribal, and private lands.

You will collaborate with Legal, GIS, Permitting, and Finance to support acquisitions, project development, and regulatory compliance while maintaining data integrity and timely executive reporting.

Formación

• 5+ years of lease or land administration experience in energy sectors.
• Experience managing large, diverse lease portfolios across multiple lands.
• Proven track record in title analysis and land due diligence.

Responsabilidades

• Administer a portfolio of federal, state, tribal, and private leases from acquisition through operations.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer leases, amendments, and land contracts.
• Track lease obligations including bonuses, rentals, royalties, and extension options.
• Perform title analysis, ownership verification, and due diligence reviewing deeds and records.
• Coordinate title curative activities with attorneys and title companies.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and project development through land due diligence.
• Maintain land records, GIS mapping, and lease systems with data integrity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure site control and permitting timelines.
• Prepare executive lease status reports and identify risks with practical solutions.

Conocimientos

Lease administration

Land management

Title analysis

Due diligence

GIS mapping

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Data management

Herramientas

ArcGIS

QGIS

Descripción del empleo

Senior Lease and Land Analyst

Role Overview

Title: Senior Lease and Land Analyst

Hours: Full-time; Salaried

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Manager: Head of Land

Mission – Why We Exist and Why We Need You

Geothermal energy is one of the worlds largest untapped sources of clean, reliable power. AtZanskar, we are transforming geothermal exploration and development through advanced technology, data science, and disciplined project execution.

The Senior Lease and Land Analyst plays a critical role in securing, managing, and optimizing thecompany's land and geothermal mineral assets. This position serves as the technical expert forlease administration, title analysis, land records management, contractual compliance, and realproperty due diligence across Zanskar's exploration and development portfolio. Working closelywith Development, Legal, GIS, Permitting, Finance, and Business Development, the SeniorLease and Land Analyst ensures our land assets are development-ready while minimizingcommercial and legal risk.

Outcomes – Problems You'll Solve

The Senior Lease & Land Analyst will lead and support all aspects of lease administration and land management, including:

• Administer a portfolio of federal, state, tribal, and private geothermal, mineral, and surface leases from acquisition through commercial operations.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer leases, options, amendments, assignments, ratifications, easements, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, and other land contracts.
• Track and ensure compliance with lease obligations, including bonus payments, rentals, royalties, primary terms, extension options, drilling commitments, continuous operations provisions, and contractual notice requirements.
• Perform title analysis, ownership verification, and due diligence by reviewing deeds, leases, title opinions, probate records, ownership reports, and county land records.
• Coordinate title curative activities with attorneys, landmen, title companies, and regulatory agencies to resolve ownership issues and maintain marketable title.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financing transactions, and project development by conducting land and lease due diligence.
• Maintain accurate land records, ownership databases, GIS mapping, and lease administration systems while ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure site control, support permitting activities, manage rights-of-way, and facilitate project development schedules.
• Prepare executive reports summarizing lease status, acreage position, contractual obligations, title risks, and project readiness.
• Identify commercial, legal, and operational risks affecting land assets and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in lease administration, land administration, title analysis, or land management within the oil & gas, geothermal, mining, or energy industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex lease portfolios across federal, state, tribal, and private lands.
• Experience supporting exploration, drilling, development, and commercial operations.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Lease & Title Analyst (CLTA) – NALTA
• GIS/ArcGIS or QGIS experience a plus

Location

• The position is based out of our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k contribution
• Stock options
• Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon emissions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws.