Commercial & Land Advisor - Federal New Mexico

ExxonMobil; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Houston is seeking a Commercial & Land Advisor to join our teams working on land, title research and lease negotiations across designated regions. You will handle land responsibilities with limited supervision and support due diligence efforts that influence exploration and development plans.

The role requires 3+ years of in‑house land experience, a relevant degree (Energy Management, Energy Commerce, Law or MBA) and strong collaboration, communication and negotiation skills in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of in‑house land experience with a Bachelor in Energy Management/Energy Commerce, Law Degree, or MBA.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills in a performance‑driven, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle land‑related responsibilities in designated geographic area with limited supervision.
• Manage brokers for title research and due diligence.
• Obtain Title Opinions and cure defects.
• Review and draft leases, term assignments, and contracts and guide on critical dates or obligations.
• Assist with preparation of documents to drill exploratory and/or development wells and lease maintenance.
• Negotiate term assignments, operating agreements and farm‑out agreements; leverage network to negotiate acreage trades, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Work with other technical functions on development planning and execution in a designated area.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Upstream oil & gas knowledge

Land acquisition experience

Negotiation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor in Energy Management / Energy Commerce

Law Degree

MBA

Tools

GIS

Land Systems

Title research tools

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

What role you will play in our team

As a Commercial & Land Advisor working at ExxonMobil, you will be a part of world class teams and gain hands‑on experience and skills working on projects that create an impact.

What you will do

• Handle land-related responsibilities in designated geographic area with limited supervision
• Manage brokers for title research and due diligence
• Obtain Title Opinions and cure defects
• Review and draft leases, term assignments, and contracts and give guidance on any critical dates or obligations to the team
• Assist with preparation of all necessary documents to drill exploratory and/or development wells, as well as diligently perform lease maintenance
• Negotiate with other companies and/or individuals in preparation of term assignments, operating agreements and farm-out agreements Leverage network and relationships to negotiate acreage trades, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Work with other technical functions on in a designated geographical area for development planning and execution
• Job may include travel

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• ExxonMobil is seeking applicants with Upstream oil and gas knowledge and 3+ years of in‑house land experience with a Bachelors in Energy Management/Energy Commerce, Law Degree, or Master of Business Administration.
• Applicants must have excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to deliver results in a performance‑driven and team‑oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of interactions with BLM, NMSLO and NMOCD
• Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
• Strong critical thinking skills: ability to exercise business judgement/make sound decisions
• Detail‑oriented and capable of producing results in time constrained situations
• Adaptable to changing business needs and requestsExperience with land transactions
• Strong oil and gas network
• Proficiency with GIS and Land Systems

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad‑hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer‑term programs such as leaves of absence and part‑time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Job ID: 85381