Our Dallas, TX client is seeking a Landman on a direct hire basis. This position is responsible for acquisition and maintenance of Permian Basin producing properties as well as negotiations, maintenance and interpretation of all agreements required for exploration, development and operations. Plans and directs projects and supplies land knowledge, leadership and consultation to professional co-workers. Represents Company in external discussions and right of way/surface damage negotiations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct field brokers to run title, acquire oil and gas leases, prepare run sheets and aide the company landman in curing title deficiencies
Responsible for notifying exploration and production personnel of all upcoming lease obligations and participate in determining contractual provision of various agreements contributing to the disposition of each obligation;
Responsible for the acquisition of leasehold rights, and seeking out trades, farmins and farmouts with operators to optimize land holdings
Settle surface damages with landowners
Monitor continuous development obligations for leases
Cure title deficiencies brought forth within division order and drilling title opinions
Provide all Land support to assigned area of responsibility, working with technical peers and other departments in support of company’s drilling program
Requirements:
4 year degree required
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a practicing landman
Permian Basin Experience an “in-house” experience a plus
Strong analytical skills;
Attention to detail;
Excellent interpersonal skills, and written/oral communication skills;
Capable of developing written communications appropriate for internal and external audiences;
Ability to work within a team environment;
Ability to work with landowners, outside joint venture partners, potential partners and governmental agencies
Work closely with land, exploration, production, legal and financial departments in accomplishing common goals
Good working knowledge of oil and gas leases
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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
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