
Curative Landman – Permian Basin [Hybrid] at Purple Land Management (Midland, TX)
Purple Land Management· Midland, TX·
Role details
Job description
Are you experienced in resolving title issues and comfortable working through curative items with accuracy and consistency? Do you take pride in producing clean, complete work that allows projects to move forward? Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking a Curative Landman to support title efforts in the Permian Basin.
Job Description Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking a Curative Landman to join our team and support project management efforts on Permian-based work. The ideal candidate can work independently, apply sound judgment to title issues, and maintain consistency across a high volume of curative items. This role focuses on resolving title defects and ensuring all necessary documentation is properly prepared, obtained, and recorded to support project completion.
Responsibilities
- Review assigned title issues and determine the appropriate path to resolution
- Prepare, obtain, and/or file curative documents as needed
- Handle common curative items such as probates, affidavits of heirship, powers of attorney, and corrective instruments
- Identify when standard approaches do not apply and adjust accordingly
- Maintain organized records of curative progress and documentation
- Manage multiple curative items while meeting deadlines
- Communicate clearly on status, risks, and items requiring escalation
Mandatory Requirements
- Prior experience handling title curative work in the Permian Basin
- Strong understanding of common title defects and how to resolve them in practice
- Ability to work independently and make judgment calls without constant direction
- Consistent attention to detail across a high volume of work
- Ability to prioritize and move items forward without losing accuracy
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
- AAPL membership
- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Degree in Energy Management/Commerce
Company Description Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.
Why work at Purple Land Management
- Work environment: Hybrid and remote options available, with local office hubs in multiple states; emphasis on online collaboration and scalable tools.
- Culture: “Give More Than We Take” philosophy – the company invests in employee development and community impact. However, third-party employee reviews (e.g., Glassdoor) rate the company 2.7/5, with low scores for work-life balance (2.5), compensation (2.2), culture (2.5), and career growth (2.4) – potential red flags for job seekers.
- Growth opportunity: High hiring velocity (yearly job postings up 200%+) suggests ample openings for landmen, title abstractors, project managers, GIS analysts, and executives. Many roles are W-2 or 1099, offering flexible engagement models.
- Notable perks: Access to leading ESRI GIS technology, work on high-value energy projects, and a chance to be part of the energy transition.