Landman

Job Description

Ideal Candidates Locations are: Zanesville, Cambridge, Marietta, or Newark

Drive Projects Forward with Ground-Level Landwork

At Halo Land Management, we don’t just negotiate leases — we bridge stakeholders, surface legal clarity, and ensure energy projects move forward with confidence. As a Landman, you’ll play a vital role in supporting oil & gas and renewable development through strategic lease negotiation, title verification, and stakeholder engagement.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Canton, Ohio, Halo is one of America’s fastest-growing land service providers. We bring together deep industry expertise, regional insight, and a people-first culture to power complex energy initiatives. Our Landmen are trusted advisors who bring professionalism, accuracy, and agility to every project.

A Day in the Life: People, Property, and Precision

Your day begins with a new leasing target: 320 acres of undeveloped minerals in Noble County, OH. You review the tract package, assess leasehold gaps, and start making contact with the mineral owners.

By mid-morning, you’re negotiating lease terms, explaining production clauses, and fielding ownership questions. A curative issue arises — a missing probate record in a 1980s conveyance. You coordinate with the abstractor to confirm heirs and reverify ownership.

Later, you update lease status in the project tracker, sync with counsel on an HBP question, and prep your packet for internal review. Whether you're at the courthouse, on the phone with a landowner, or updating client reports — you're a key part of making the deal happen.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiate and acquire oil, gas, and/or renewable energy leases

Review title abstracts and verify ownership to ensure leasing accuracy

Identify curative issues and coordinate with abstractors and legal teams

Maintain accurate and timely lease records, status updates, and ownership documentation

Engage with mineral and surface owners professionally and respectfully

Track lease expirations, renewals, and obligations within the leasehold portfolio

Collaborate with project leads, attorneys, and GIS teams to ensure alignment across functions

What Success Looks Like

Accurate, timely leasing documentation delivered in line with project milestones

Successful lease negotiations that align with client terms and protect project interests

Early identification and communication of curative or title issues

Consistent communication with project teams and ownership stakeholders

Organized lease files with proper documentation and status tracking

Qualifications

1-3 years of landman experience in oil & gas or real estate industry

Strong knowledge of mineral rights, lease agreements, title verification, and HBP

Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and stakeholder communication skills

Familiarity with county records, online title portals, and public record systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and document management tools

Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple leasing tracts independently

Must operate under a registered LLC or be willing to establish one

Active AAPL membership preferred

Must be able to pass federal and state background checks

Bonus Points

Experience working in the Appalachian Basin, MidCon, or Permian regions

Background in curative work, abstracting, or legal support for lease negotiations

Familiarity with production data, pooling/unitization, and Pugh clauses