Title Analyst

About the position

Seneca Resources Company, LLC, the oil & gas exploration and production subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) explores for, develops and produces natural gas and crude oil reserves in Appalachia. Seneca’s headquarters are located in Houston, Texas with offices in Pittsburgh, Brookville, Wellsboro and Kane, PA. Seneca's investment activity is in the Marcellus and Utica Shales in Pennsylvania, where the company controls approximately 1.2 million net prospective acres and is one of the largest producers in the basin with approximately 1,000 wells. As an active exploration and production company in the northeastern U.S. for more than 100 years, Seneca Resources Company, LLC is committed to safety, environmental stewardship, increased productivity and maximizing shareholder value. The Title Analyst will serve as an integral member of the Land team with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: Examine and analyze compiled abstracts of title and title opinions to verify surface and subsurface ownership and ensure that the title to a property has no liens or restrictions that may prevent development Understands and meets construction and drilling deadlines as conveyed by Title Supervisor regarding surface and subsurface ownership and effectively executes, with periodic supervision Identify title deficiencies and report issues to Title Supervisor, while also providing curative analyses, recommendations and support Utilizes all tools available to make timely analysis that facilitates the company’s goals Maintains confidentiality in the handling of all business activities Provide title research and support to our in-house landman staff and other departments, as needed Interprets legal documents and law firm work product in order to spot issues. Resolves title related issues with guidance and applies company policy to the results Research easements, rights of way, and pipeline ownerships, as needed Determine what liens encumber fee and leasehold ownership, i.e. mortgages, liens, judgements and delinquent real estate taxes Utilizes company computer programs designed to store documents, manage and track information Proof curative documents prior to execution Prepare title-related correspondence (both internal and external, for example, to outside counsel and abstractors) Under direction of the Title Supervisor is able to complete title review for well clearing, newly acquired leases for land administration for payment, assist division order for turn in line date, due diligence review for acquisitions and/or divestitures or review specific title issues raised by landowners or vendors Comply with Seneca’s EHSQ policies, standards and procedures and demonstrate active and regular involvement in EHSQ programs

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze compiled abstracts of title and title opinions to verify surface and subsurface ownership and ensure that the title to a property has no liens or restrictions that may prevent development
• Understands and meets construction and drilling deadlines as conveyed by Title Supervisor regarding surface and subsurface ownership and effectively executes, with periodic supervision
• Identify title deficiencies and report issues to Title Supervisor, while also providing curative analyses, recommendations and support
• Utilizes all tools available to make timely analysis that facilitates the company’s goals
• Maintains confidentiality in the handling of all business activities
• Provide title research and support to our in-house landman staff and other departments, as needed
• Interprets legal documents and law firm work product in order to spot issues. Resolves title related issues with guidance and applies company policy to the results
• Research easements, rights of way, and pipeline ownerships, as needed
• Determine what liens encumber fee and leasehold ownership, i.e. mortgages, liens, judgements and delinquent real estate taxes
• Utilizes company computer programs designed to store documents, manage and track information
• Proof curative documents prior to execution
• Prepare title-related correspondence (both internal and external, for example, to outside counsel and abstractors)
• Under direction of the Title Supervisor is able to complete title review for well clearing, newly acquired leases for land administration for payment, assist division order for turn in line date, due diligence review for acquisitions and/or divestitures or review specific title issues raised by landowners or vendors
• Comply with Seneca’s EHSQ policies, standards and procedures and demonstrate active and regular involvement in EHSQ programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 3-7 years’ experience researching titles in the oil/gas industry; reviewing title or drafting title opinions required
• In-depth knowledge of processes relating to title research and curative measures
• Detailed knowledge of researching public records
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge and understanding of legal standards in Pennsylvania impacting property ownership. Knowledge and understanding of Ohio law is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, and other documents impacting property ownership
• High proficiency with all Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint required
• The successful candidate must be authorized to work in United States of America.

Nice-to-haves

• GIS/Portal background is desirable
• Familiarity with oil and gas title review and analysis withing the company’s operating area
• Remote Courthouse Access experience (LandEx, etc) is desirable
• Ability to research via Ancestry.com and other heirship sites is desirable
• Experience using Quorum is desirable

Benefits

• Seneca Resources offers a competitive salary, hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.