Landman

Our client is looking to fill the role of Landman. The primary responsibility of the Landman is to handle an assigned geographical area. The Landman will be responsible for performing and directing land functions including lease acquisitions, title examinations, abstracting, securing of curative, negotiations with landowners and companies, records, payments and drafting and monitoring of oil and gas exploration contracts for an assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Manage complex land assignments

Make recommendations regarding complex agreements, leases, and contracts

Provide technical and strategic advice on complex land negotiations

Review of legal and financial obligations

Ensure company drill schedule expectations are met within the assigned territory

Manage brokers and attorneys in title and curative matters as appropriate

Review AFE’s for accuracy and clear title for drilling locations

Due diligence of acquisitions and divestitures

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business Administration, or related field

At least five (5) years of progressive Land experience with at least three (3) of those being in-house

At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

High-level understanding of Land and exploration and production issues

Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Member of AAPL

Experience with ArcGIS

Aptitude to apply strategic thinking skills to identify and evaluate logically and creatively various factors that can have a current and future business impact

Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team

Possess a strong attention to detail and flexibility regarding workload and priorities while also maintaining commercial awareness and a broader view of a business situation

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proven track record of being able to problem solve and think creatively

Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

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