Lease and Contracts Analyst Lead - Houston, Texas

Coterra is hiring a Lease and Contracts Analyst Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Lease & Contracts Analyst Lead for at Coterra, you will review, analyze, verify, and set up oil and gas leases and contracts into P2 Land as it relates to land and mineral ownership and contractual rights. This position reports to the Leases and Contracts Manager and is located on site, at our Houston, Texas headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approve ownership changes processed in P2.

• Review, approve and run payment process for rentals, shut-ins and minimum royalties as they become due.

• Prepare, review, and distribute monthly and semi-annual reports, including but not limited to, end of month accounting, escheated funds, and prospect acreage reports.

• Mentor and train less experienced team members.

• Query and analyze data related to acquisitions and divestitures, title issues and special requests made by our business units and other departments, both internal and external.

• Work with the Business Units on the research and preparation of instruments, such as divestiture Exhibits and Release of Oil and Gas Lease.

• Analyze, set up, maintain and tract complex leases, contracts and company owned lands in P2 Land.

• Review and update the property status of leases and contracts due to well completions, shut-ins, well plugging or other well status changes.

• Advanced proficiency in complex calculations of working interests, net revenue, royalty, overriding royalty and related interests.

• Effectively and cooperatively interfaces with other departments within the company, including but not limited to, the Business Units and Accounting.

• Collaborate with Division Order Analysts to ensure that lease records and division order records reflect most updated title data.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience with a land management software system, preferably Tobin Land System or P2 Land.

• Highly knowledgeable with regards to complex lease and title issues, preferably in the Permian Basin, Anadarko Basin, Marcellus Shale and State and Federal Agencies.

• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office required, with emphasis on Excel, Word and Dynamics.

• Must be goal oriented, approaching projects with a sense of urgency and drive.

• Must be a team player who possesses the ability to adapt to new technologies, workflows and processes.

• Ability to adapt and work within various peripheral and analytical software applications, such as Spotfire, Hyland OnBase and Microsoft Dynamics

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4-year college degree required, preferably in legal studies, finance, accounting, or business

• CPLTA, not required but preferred

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry working as a Lease Analyst or in Corporate Land Administration

• Previous Oil and Gas industry required

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Less than 5% Some travel may be required for training purposes.

ABOUT COTERRA ENERGY

Coterra Energy Inc. was formed in October 2021 as the result of a merger between Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Cimarex Energy. By merging, the two legacy companies have created one entity full of talented people with decades of experience in the energy industry. Our team is passionate about delivering reliable energy to all and achieving environmental excellence while doing so. We embrace innovation and technology and encourage an atmosphere of open dialogue between employees and leadership.

EEO-1 Statement

Coterra Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.