Experienced Acquisition Landman

Norwood Land Services, LLC; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Land Services is seeking an experienced Acquisition Landman to drive mineral, royalty, and asset acquisitions in East Texas. Hybrid position based near Tyler; candidates must reside within 100 miles of Tyler, Texas.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of verifiable land experience, strong track record in evaluating, negotiating, and closing acquisitions, and proficiency with PSAs and title work. You will collaborate with brokers, attorneys, and internal teams to move opportunities from

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of verifiable land experience required.
• Proven acquisition experience in East Texas.
• AAPL membership required.
• Must reside within a 100-mile radius of Tyler, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue mineral, royalty, and asset acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct and review mineral and leasehold title examinations.
• Analyze ownership, production, and other relevant data to support decisions.
• Negotiate the purchase of minerals, royalty, and other oil and gas interests.
• Prepare, review, and manage PSAs, mineral deeds, conveyances, and related documents.
• Perform due diligence and identify title defects, encumbrances, and risks.
• Coordinate title curative requirements for closing.
• Work with owners, brokers, attorneys, operators, and internal teams through the process.

Skills

Acquisition negotiations

Closing transactions

Minerals title

Leasehold title

Due diligence

PSA negotiation

Oil & gas contracts

Communication

Data organization

Excel & Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Norwood Land Services is seeking an experienced Acquisition Landman with a strong background in mineral and asset acquisitions. Applicants must have 7–10 years of verifiable land experience and a demonstrated history of successfully evaluating, negotiating, and closing acquisitions in East Texas.

Qualified candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing acquisition opportunities from initial evaluation through closing. This is a hybrid position, and candidates must reside within a 100-mile radius of Tyler, Texas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue mineral, royalty, and producing asset acquisition opportunities
• Conduct and review detailed mineral and leasehold title examinations
• Analyze ownership, production, and other relevant data to support acquisition decisions
• Negotiate the purchase of minerals, royalty, and other oil and gas interests
• Prepare, review, and manage Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs), mineral deeds, conveyances, and related acquisition documents
• Perform due diligence on prospective acquisitions and identify title defects, encumbrances, and other transaction risks
• Coordinate and resolve title curative requirements necessary for closing
• Work with mineral owners, brokers, attorneys, operators, and internal teams throughout the acquisition process
• Manage transactions from initial evaluation and negotiation through document execution, funding, and closing
• Maintain accurate acquisition records, ownership information, transaction status, and supporting documentation
• Meet acquisition targets, project deadlines, and client requirements
• Travel throughout East Texas as required

Job Qualifications

• 7–10 years of verifiable land experience
• Demonstrated successful acquisition experience in East Texas
• Extensive knowledge of minerals, royalty, leasehold, and working interests
• Strong understanding of mineral and leasehold title
• Experience with acquisition due diligence and closing transactions
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating PSAs and related conveyance documents
• Familiarity with producing oil and gas properties and production data
• Strong understanding of oil and gas contracts, deeds, assignments, and other acquisition documents
• AAPL membership required
• Must reside within a 100-mile radius of Tyler, Texas

Skills

• Strong acquisition, negotiation, and closing skills
• Ability to examine and interpret complex mineral and leasehold title
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to evaluate and organize large amounts of ownership and transaction data
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to utilize and navigate relevant county, state, and online oil and gas resources
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines and fulfill project obligations

Compensation

• Annual salary: $84,000–$88,000, based on experience and qualifications

Experience

• Landman: 7–10 years required

Location

• Hybrid
• Must reside within a 100-mile radius of Tyler, Texas

Travel

• Travel throughout East Texas as project needs required