Job Title: Landman
Location: Remote (CST Time Zone)
Salary Range: Up to 1800 USD
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Note: Independent Contractor Position
Company Overview:
Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.
Job Description
Sagan is seeking an experienced Landman to support our project management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in property law or a related field, with the skills to transition into a role handling comprehensive title research, ownership calculations, and lease management. You will work collaboratively and independently, conducting detailed surface, mineral, and leasehold title research and providing clients with high-quality reports. This role demands a detail-oriented individual who can adapt to changing timelines and priorities to meet project goals effectively.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research of county records to determine surface and mineral ownership using online databases from local county courthouses.
- Analyze and document research findings, selecting relevant information for reports prepared for clients.
- Meet specific deadlines, daily and weekly, to accommodate both internal and client needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management based on evolving business needs.
Mandatory Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in title or mineral research or related property law experience relevant to land rights.
- Familiarity with property rights and ownership research, ideally within regions with energy projects or similar resource-based industries.
- An advanced degree in Law (Juris Doctorate or equivalent) or a degree in Energy Management may be considered if paired with relevant job experience in title or mineral research.
- Proven ability to manage specific deadlines, both daily and weekly, to meet internal and client needs.
- Capacity to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong professional communication skills (written and verbal) with diverse levels of management and clients.
- Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets, as well as Adobe Acrobat for documentation and reporting.
Please Note: This position is part of an ongoing sourcing pipeline, so the hiring process may take a little time. We truly appreciate your interest and encourage you to submit your resume along with an intro video in English to help us expedite your application. We look forward to reviewing your submission and will be in touch as soon as possible.
