2026-2027 Land Full Time (Returning Intern)

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation is seeking a Land Representative to support stakeholders in making informed, strategic decisions about oil and gas land matters across multiple U.S. sites including Houston, Greeley, Midland, and Covington.

You will negotiate and draft agreements, analyze title documents, and provide land expertise to Legal, Finance, Commercial and Operations teams to enable timely decisions. The role involves coordinating with federal and state agencies, managing surface land issues, and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to negotiate and draft agreements.
• Experience reviewing title opinions and chain-of-title documents.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Team collaboration and cross-functional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft agreements with partners and landowners related to oil and gas exploration and production activities.
• Research title documentation for exploration, development, workover and plug and abandonment well operations.
• Provide land expertise to cross‑functional teams including Legal, Finance, Commercial, Operations, etc. to support strategic decision‑making on land agreements and ownership matters.
• Engage with federal and state agencies on regulatory matters related to oil and gas operations.
• Manage surface land matters such as access, water, fencing and compliance with government requirements, as well as resolving surface damage claims.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third party stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation ability

Planning & organization

Team collaboration

Contract interpretation & drafting

Regulatory navigation

Education

B.A., B.S., BBA, MBA, MS, JD

Job description

As a Land Representative, you will play a key role in supporting our stakeholders in making informed, strategic business decisions by:

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting agreements with partners and landowners related to oil and gas exploration and production activities.
• Researching and analyzing title documentation for exploration, development, workover and plug and abandonment well operations.
• Providing land expertise to cross‑functional teams including Legal, Finance, Commercial, Operations, etc. to support strategic decision‑making on land agreements and ownership matters.
• Engaging with federal and state agencies on regulatory matters related to oil and gas operations.
• Managing surface land matters such as access, water, fencing and compliance with government requirements, as well as resolving surface damage claims.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with third party stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills – able to convey ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to learning and feedback – proactively engage with land professionals, seek opportunities to learn, provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Negotiation ability – use interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with government agencies, landowners, and partner company representatives to negotiate required agreements and documentation.
• Planning and organizational ability – set priorities and guide yourself and others to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
• Team‑oriented mindset – collaborate effectively within team settings and contribute to cross‑functional initiatives.
• Contract interpretation, drafting and problem solving – review third‑party contracts, draft agreements that align with company standards, analyze complex title opinions and chain‑of‑title documents to determine next steps.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments related to oil and gas operations.

Work Locations

Houston, Texas, United States of America; Greeley, Colorado, United States of America; Midland, Texas, United States of America; Covington, Louisiana, United States of America.

Degrees

B.A., B.S., BBA, MBA, MS, JD.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range is $103,000 - $122,000 yearly. Compensation is determined based on degree level and discipline. Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs including variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities, and allowances related to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

Employment Sponsorship

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E‑Verify in certain locations as required by law.