Position Overview
ES3 Minerals is seeking a detail-oriented In-House Landman to support the acquisition, title review, curative, and management of mineral and royalty interests. This role is responsible for ensuring that acquired interests are properly documented, marketable, conveyed, and maintained within the company’s portfolio. The Landman will play a key role in coordinating title review, preparing conveyance documents, managing curative efforts, verifying ownership, and maintaining accurate records related to company-owned mineral interests.
Key Responsibilities
Title & Due Diligence
- Run title to patent or sufficient depth to verify ownership.
- Review deeds, probates, trust documents, and other title instruments.
- Compare title findings against check stubs, tax rolls, and seller documentation.
- Identify title issues and coordinate curative requirements.
- Keep management informed of title status and curative progress needed to make interests marketable.
Conveyancing & Closing
- Prepare conveyance documents into company entities based on purchase agreements.
- Review contracts for special provisions or non-standard terms prior to preparing conveyances.
- Coordinate with sellers to execute and return conveyance documents within contract timelines.
- Ensure all required documents are received (conveyances, check stubs, probate documents, trust documents, etc.).
Deal Support & Marketing Preparation
- Maintain deal status updates in internal tracking systems.
- Assist in preparing deals to be marketed by ensuring title is sufficiently complete and curative items are identified.
- After marketing, assist with questions related to title and ownership and continue curative as needed.
Portfolio & Asset Management
- Track recorded conveyances and ensure documents are properly filed.
- Add retained interests to the company portfolio and map tracts as needed.
- Maintain well and ownership information for company-owned interests.
Division Orders & Revenue
- Review division orders for accuracy before execution.
- Confirm ownership matches company records and title.
- Work with operator division order departments to resolve ownership discrepancies and ensure interests are placed into pay status.
Taxes & Ownership Verification
- Review annual tax statements to confirm the company is being taxed on the correct ownership.
- Verify ownership and interest amounts for all taxed properties.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in oil and gas title, mineral acquisitions, or land work preferred.
- Strong understanding of oil and gas title, conveyancing, and curative.
- Ability to read and interpret legal documents, deeds, and probate records.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills when working with sellers, operators, and internal teams.
Preferred Experience
- In-house land experience
- Title research and curative experience
- Division order and revenue verification experience
- Experience with county records, title records, and mapping software
- Familiarity with mineral and royalty transactions
Key Traits for Success
- Detail-oriented and thorough
- Highly organized
- Self-directed and accountable
- Able to manage multiple transactions at once
- Strong problem-solvers, particularly with title and curative issues
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced transaction environment
Summary
The In-House Landman plays a critical role in ensuring mineral and royalty acquisitions are properly documented, marketable, and accurately maintained within the company’s portfolio. This position is involved from acquisition through closing and into ongoing asset management, making it a key operational role within the company.
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Inside Sales Professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth by building relationships with clients and leading them to beneficial solutions.
What is required of you:
Average 80-100 outbound calls daily to seek out and engage potential clients, understand their needs, and recommend appropriate solutions. Develop and maintain exceptional dialogue with clients to encourage strong long-term relationships. Meet or exceed sales targets through consultative conversations that transform perspectives. Collaborate with team members to share best practices and improve overall sales strategies. Possess the capability and willingness to outwork everybody around you. Humility and coachability are essential in this role.What YOU bring to the equation:
Proven success in sales for minimum of 4 years. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers and develop conversation effectively. A high degree of self-awareness. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.What this opportunity provides you:
High earning potential with uncapped commission Company provided benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life insurance) Unlimited, discretionary PTO Professional development growth track Regular success coaching and process training 401 (k)HSA/FSACompensation
Base plus uncapped commission. OTE $135,000 - $140,000 per year. Top performers earn $225,000+.
ES3 Minerals is a thriving mineral buyer actively acquiring minerals, royalties, and leasehold interests primarily in Texas. We are growing our land department and accepting resumes for an opening in ES3’s Austin office for land professionals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong title experience complemented by a demonstrated aptitude for business development. This role requires an individual who is comfortable representing the company in professional settings, actively attending industry functions, and cultivating meaningful relationships across the sector. The successful applicant will excel in both technical landwork and the interpersonal engagement necessary to expand ES3 Minerals’ network and identify new opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for conducting day-to-day business with sellers and serve as the primary contact for seller related issues (including frequent phone calls and occasional in-person communications) Review and draft deeds for ES3’s acquisition of various interests Communicate with sellers and operators regarding curative requirements prior to closing Manage and oversee the company's mineral portfolio, including verification of ownership interests prior to executing division orders and verification of tax statements Assist ES3 with due diligence process in acquisitions and/or divestitures, including title examination, lease analysis, and curativeOther duties and responsibilities as determined by managementKNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a landman, division order analyst, or related field. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Flexible with changing priorities depending on land projects Hands-on experience in most phases of Land Department functions Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) Experience in drafting and negotiating Purchase and Sale Agreements, leasing, or business development preferredRegistered Professional Landman preferredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to the office and adhere to schedule. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device. Ability to have phone conversations with sellers and operators. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and to work as a team member within the land department. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around the work environment as needed. Comply with company policies and procedure.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.