Senior Landman

Job Summary

The Senior Landman position requires minimal supervision, a strong proactive approach, and the utmost degree of independence, professionalism, and dependability with advanced supervisory, leadership, negotiating, communication, organizational and attention to detail skills and a comprehensive understanding of land, legal, and oil & gas industry principles, processes and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Determine title to prospective lands, availability for leasing, and applicable regulatory guidelines, and acquire interests in prospective lands by leasing directly from landowners or via negotiating agreements with industry competitors.

Advise lease records department of acquisitions and ensure the particulars of the acquired interests are accurately set up in the system for maintenance and accounting.

Either directly or through the use and supervision of outside attorneys, perform whatever actions are reasonably necessary to confirm title and otherwise protect the Company's interest before the commencement of drilling operations, including where necessary, obtaining title opinions for lands where wells are to be drilled and ensure that all necessary title curative is performed.

Negotiate, draft, and consummate all necessary agreements with third-party participants to ensure payment of costs and proper operation of wells.

Negotiate and enter into contracts related to the company's participation in wells drilled by other companies.

Advise and continually update Accounting and Division Order Departments on information necessary to ensure that all billable expenditures are properly billed out and collected.

Advise management and other departments of pertinent matters related to ownership of leases and drilling of wells, i.e., who should receive information from wells, specific obligations contained in leases, etc.

Either directly or through the use and supervision of outside attorneys, obtain necessary regulatory orders and approvals relating to drilling or producing wells or forced acquisition of interests.

Provide attorneys with the information necessary for making applications in such regulatory matters and provide actual testimony in hearings.

Provide the Division Order Department information necessary to ensure proper distribution and collection of revenue attributable to initial production from wells, such as post-completion title confirmation and information, including division order title opinions where applicable and providing particulars of all pertinent contracts and agreements.

Be proactive in determining effective negotiating tactics and strategies, finding and developing prospective opportunities for Company participation, and improving operating efficiencies and productivity.

Personal commitment to inclusion and diversity

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

Exhibits flexibility and firmness in conducting negotiations. Makes good deals and explores alternatives and options without being coaxed.

Consistently considers legal, tax, and economic alternatives when structuring deals. Responds well to complex concepts and evaluates the “pros and cons”. Effectively positions and defends the company, consistent with known strategies and policies.

Has broad exposure to and a strong understanding of the most frequently used oil and gas agreements. May have developed a high degree of expertise in certain areas.

Has proven ability to handle routine buying areas efficiently. Has a good understanding of lease forms and provisions and can apply the correct type of form to the situation. Has good knowledge of Federal and State regulations. Able to comfortably work with “sophisticated” lease forms and complex lease provisions.

Analiytical/Problem Solving Skills: Proactively explores alternatives. Anticipates realistic potential problems. Proposes sound conclusions

Aware of the informational and professional needs of industry counterparts and actively responds to those needs. Keeps abreast of industry activity and maintains critical industry contacts in area of responsibility. Viewed as a “team player” by organizational peers and an important link to industry. An active member of professional associations.

Able to convey ideas clearly and accurately. Expresses self effectively and stays focused on important content. Presentations are organized. Responds well to questions. Listens openly, objectively, and thoughtfully. Uses questions to gain needed information.

Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Cultivates innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Manages complexity - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Tech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with an active oil and gas exploration company.

An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

AAPL Certified Petroleum Landman certification preferred.

Preference for candidates with experience in Anadarko, Permian, or Williston basins.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.

Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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