Energy Land Negotiation Intern: Contracts & Deals

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

ConocoPhillips invites a motivated Land Negotiator Intern to join the Land Organization in Houston, TX. You will participate in mineral and surface land work, including deal negotiation, contract drafting, due diligence, and decision support for Land and business unit management.

You will be mentored, gain exposure across sites in Houston or Midland, and complete a 10–12 week internship from mid-late May 2027, through your college/graduate studies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration with a focus in Energy Commerce, Energy Management, Energy Law, Petroleum Land Management, or foreign equivalent.
• Current level in college: Freshman through Senior or Graduate Student.
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2030.

Responsibilities

• Completing projects targeted to experience level, working with mentor and other land staff, and presenting the results to Lower 48 Land Management.
• Exposure to surface or subsurface agreement negotiations, contract drafting, and due diligence.
• Assisting with acquiring, trading, or divesting surface or subsurface rights.
• Working with legal counsel on various issues including clearing title for drilling and division order purposes.
• Collaborating with numerous internal functions such as engineering, geology, finance, and accounting.
• Representing ConocoPhillips in dealing with co-owners, mineral owners, surface owners, and local, state, and federal government entities.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA

JD/LL.M.

Job description

ConocoPhillips invites a motivated Land Negotiator Intern to join the Land Organization in Houston, TX. You will participate in mineral and surface land work, including deal negotiation, contract drafting, due diligence, and decision support for Land and business unit management.

You will be mentored, gain exposure across sites in Houston or Midland, and complete a 10–12 week internship from mid-late May 2027, through your college/graduate studies.