Senior Lease Analyst

Senior Lease Analyst

Location: Dallas

Classification: Exempt

Position Type: Full Time Land

Reports to: Director of Land

Position Summary:

The Senior Lease Analyst is responsible for the advanced analysis administration and oversight of lease agreements and land assets. This role independently interprets complex lease terms evaluates ownership and title data and provides actionable recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making. The Senior Lease Analyst serves as a key partner across Geology Land Legal Finance and Operations ensuring lease compliance mitigating risk and optimizing asset value.

Key Responsibilities:

Lease Strategy & Administration

• Interpret and analyze complex lease agreements amendments and contractual provisions to determine rights obligations and risk exposure
• Proactively manage lease obligations expirations and key provisions and recommend strategic actions including renewals extensions and terminations
• Advise internal stakeholders on lease interpretation compliance requirements and business implications
• Support and influence lease negotiations by providing analytical insights and recommended terms

Land Systems & Data Governance

• Own the accuracy integrity and governance of lease and land data within land systems
• Develop and enhance processes for tracking lease obligations payments and contractual requirements
• Audit and validate data to ensure consistency and reliability across reporting
• Design and deliver reporting tools and dashboards to provide visibility into lease portfolio performance

Ownership & Title Leadership

• Lead analysis of title opinions ownership data and acreage positions
• Identify risks and discrepancies in ownership and drive resolution of title curative issues
• Review and approve ownership decks and division of interest calculations
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ownership structures and their operational and financial impact

Acquisition & Divestiture Execution

• Partner on lease and ownership due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
• Evaluate lease terms contractual obligations and ownership structures to identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare and present detailed findings including recommendations to Director of Land
• Oversee data room preparation and ensure completeness and accuracy of transaction materials

Reporting & Strategic Analysis

• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on lease status obligations and ownership
• Analyze land and lease data to identify trends risks and optimization opportunities
• Provide insights to support budgeting forecasting and long-term planning

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as a collaborative partner across Geology Land Legal and Permitting & Regulatory teams.
• Coordinate with third-party brokers land teams and external land service providers to support land projects and development activities

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required

710 years of experience in lease analysis land administration or related field

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and land management systems

Proven experience interpreting complex lease agreements and ownership data

Valid drivers license

Experience in oil & gas energy mining or similarly regulated industries preferred

Demonstrated experience leading acquisition and divestiture due diligence

Experience with land systems (e.g. Quorum P2 or similar platforms)

Membership with the American Association of Professional Landman (AAPL).

Working Environment:

The role is structured around a hybrid work environment and will require periodic travel to company offices in Corpus Christi as well as to project sites and land properties across South Texas and other business locations as needed to support operations.