Sr. Title Abstractor

Flat River Minerals, LLC; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Flat River Minerals is seeking a seasoned Title Landman to join its Morgantown, WV team. The role involves conducting title research across PA, OH, and WV, identifying defects, and collaborating with acquisitions and land teams to advance mineral and royalty transactions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Appalachian title experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Appalachian title experience in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Title management software

Job description

NOT A REMOTE POSITION. DO NOT APPLY FOR REMOTE WORK.

Company/Opportunity:

Founded by E&P professionals, Flat River Minerals ("FRM") is a leading mineral and royalty acquisition company focused on the acquisition and management of oil and gas assets across Appalachia and other premier U.S. basins. FRM manages over 55,000 net acres of mineral, royalty, and non-operated working interest investments and maintains offices in Sheridan, Wyoming and Morgantown, West Virginia.

FRM is seeking an experienced Title Landman to join its growing Appalachia team in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional with at least three years of Appalachian title experience who is looking to take ownership of complex due diligence projects while working directly alongside acquisitions, land, and management teams.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in evaluating mineral, royalty, and lease acquisition opportunities throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia by conducting title research and identifying title issues.

Job Duties

• 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.

Required Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Location: Position will be based at the Company’s eastern headquarters in Morgantown, WV.

Career Path: Flat River Minerals is a rapidly growing organization that promotes from within. This position offers various advancement opportunities as the company continues to expand its mineral, royalty, and non-operated investment platform.