Rare Earths Americas · 15 hours ago
Landman
Manchester, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRare Earths Americas is an exploration-stage company focused on developing high-grade heavy rare earth mineral projects. They are seeking an experienced Landman to lead land acquisition and negotiations for mineral exploration operations in central Georgia, ensuring all transactions are legally sound and compliant with state regulations.
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Responsibilities
Lead the negotiation of complex mineral leases, purchase options, and surface use agreements with private and corporate landowners
Conduct thorough 'boots-on-the-ground' title research at local county courthouses to verify ownership, mineral rights, and existing encumbrances
Act as the primary liaison between the company and the local community, resolving landowner disputes and maintaining a positive corporate presence in the central Georgia area
Partner with Land attorney to draft and review legal documents, including easements, deeds, and memoranda of lease, ensuring accuracy in legal descriptions and terms
Utilize GIS software and plat maps to identify prospective land tracts and track acquisition progress across the project area. Collaborate with data team to track progress and maintain Lands database
Maintain clear organization and accurate tracking of workstreams, milestones, and deliverables, while providing timely, concise, and professional communication of progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and business stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5 to 10 years of experience as a Landman, preferably in mining and aggregates
Must have experience on private lands and negotiating with multiple small land owners
Strong familiarity with Georgia Land Law and property rights
Proven track record of successfully closing land deals and managing difficult interpersonal dynamics
Ability to travel daily to site locations and county courthouses within a 50-mile radius of Manchester
Deep understanding of deeds, leases, and the curative process for title defects
Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Business, Law, or Geology
Active membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL)
Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS/Google Earth Pro) and land management database organization
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) for tracking hundreds of individual tract statuses
Preferred
Certification as a Registered Professional Landman (RPL) or Certified Professional Landman (CPL) is highly preferred
Company
Rare Earths Americas
Rare Earths Americas is a critical minerals company that advances a portfolio of high-grade, heavy rare earth assets.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$16.24M2025-08-18Undisclosed· $16.24M
Leadership Team
Donald Swartz
Chief Executive Officer and President
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