Senior Lease and Land Analyst
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
Title: Senior Lease and Land Analyst
Hours: Full-time; Salaried
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Head of Land
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 thecompanys 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 Zanskars 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.
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 assignmentsratifications easements rights-of-way surface use agreements and other landcontracts.
- Track and ensure compliance with lease obligations including bonus payments rentalsroyalties primary terms extension options drilling commitments continuous operationsprovisions and contractual notice requirements.
- Perform title analysis ownership verification and due diligence by reviewing deedsleases title opinions probate records ownership reports and county land records.
- Coordinate title curative activities with attorneys landmen title companies andregulatory agencies to resolve ownership issues and maintain marketable title.
- Support acquisitions divestitures joint ventures financing transactions and projectdevelopment by conducting land and lease due diligence.
- Maintain accurate land records ownership databases GIS mapping and leaseadministration systems while ensuring data integrity.
- Collaborate with internal teams to secure site control support permitting activitiesmanage rights-of-way and facilitate project development schedules.
- Prepare executive reports summarizing lease status acreage position contractualobligations title risks and project readiness.
- Identify commercial legal and operational risks affecting land assets and recommend
practical solutions that support business objectives.
- 5 years of progressive experience in lease administration land administration titleanalysis or land management within the oil & gas geothermal mining or energyindustries.
- Demonstrated experience managing large and complex lease portfolios across federalstate tribal and private lands.
- Experience supporting exploration drilling development and commercial operations.
- Certified Lease & Title Analyst (CLTA) NALTA
- GIS/ArcGIS or QGIS experience a plus
- The position is based out of our headquarters in Salt Lake City Utah
- 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 carbonemissions
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local
fair employment practice laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals uses custom AI tools and geoscience models to analyze vast amounts of data and pinpoint untapped geothermal hotspots.