Description:
Position Summary
The Senior Landman is responsible for working within a Land group and multi-disciplinary team in support of drill clearance and commercial activities in East Texas.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactively manage internal and external relationships in support of active drilling programs and field-wide development in assigned areas.
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Identify and develop advantageous commercial arrangements for assigned area lands and execute on approved projects.
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Manage external title firms to procure new or supplemental abstracts and title opinions.
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Review title information and title opinions in support of subsurface land clearance for an active drilling program.
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Prepare and negotiate participation agreements, trades, letter agreements, farmout agreements, and similar commercial agreements in support of drill clearance.
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Prepare and negotiation JOAs, assignments, releases, amendments, pooling declarations, and other similar operational agreements in support of drill clearance.
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Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with key partners and vendors to review development plans and results.
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Provide ongoing, informal mentoring to junior team members through active knowledge sharing and collaboration.
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Contribute to an annual budget process by providing guidance on contractual obligations and timing of same.
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Periodically assist with review and evaluation of in-basin acquisition, joint development, or trade opportunities.
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Other related duties as are customary or assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications
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A minimum of 10 years in-house Land experience
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Bachelors degree required, preferably in Business, Energy, or related field
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East Texas experience, as well as familiarity with cross-unit development strongly preferred
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Proven track record building key relationships within assigned regions
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Experience successfully negotiating and drafting agreements, assignments, etc.
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Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team with little to no oversight
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Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and development of junior team members
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel skills
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Experience with ArcGIS, Enverus, Quorum QLS and other products a definite plus
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High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
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Job is classified as light physical work in an office setting involving sitting, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking and standing.
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Occasionally may be required to lift, carry, push or pull 10-25 pounds.
