Hybrid Land Advisor - Leases, Title & Negotiations

TotalEnergies Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

HSA with company contributions

Health FSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Life & accident insurances

Parental leave

Education assistance

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

TotalEnergies seeks a Land Advisor to manage land and commercial activities for U.S. oil and gas assets. You will handle lease acquisitions, title reviews, and negotiations while coordinating with cross-functional teams to support development and JV activities.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years in oil/gas land, strong negotiation skills, and experience with lease agreements, title opinions, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of oil and gas land experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease acquisition, lease maintenance, title review, and landowner relations.
• Negotiate and administer leases, surface use agreements, rights-of-way, and farm-in/farm-out agreements.
• Review title information and determine ownership interests and drilling requirements.
• Coordinate with Legal and Assets to resolve title defects and support drilling and development.
• Maintain land tenure and monitor lease obligations and contractual commitments.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Oil & gas land

Education

Bachelor's degree in Energy Management or related field

Tools

LandVantage

SAP

Job description

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Education/Experience:

• 3–7 years of oil and gas land experience
• Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related field preferred / special consideration may be given to applicants with a legal degree, provided they have 3-7 years of oil and gas land experience

Skills:

• Experience in U.S. shale plays and unconventional resource development
• Offshore Gulf of America experience preferred
• Knowledge of LandVantage land system preferred / special consideration may be given to applicants proficient in SAP
• Working knowledge of oil and gas leases, division orders, title analysis, joint operating agreements, farm-in/farm-out agreements, and other industry contracts
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams

The Land Advisor position operates in a fast-paced environment supporting onshore and offshore oil and gas assets. The position requires frequent interaction with assets, geoscience, legal, business development, regulatory agencies, landowners, and joint venture partners. Ability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate effectively in a dynamic (and potentially obscure) business environment is essential. Ability to influence decisions.

Activities:

• Manage land functions for assigned assets, including lease acquisition, lease maintenance, title review, title curative, and landowner relations.
• Negotiate and administer oil and gas leases, amendments, surface use agreements, rights-of-way, joint operating agreements, farm-in/farm-out agreements, and other land-related contracts.
• Review title information, ownership reports, and title opinions to determine working interest, net revenue interest, and drilling ownership requirements.
• Coordinate with Legal and Assets to resolve title defects and ensure timely support of drilling and development activities.
• Monitor lease obligations, continuous development requirements, and contractual commitments to maintain Company land tenure.
• Work closely with geoscience and operations teams to evaluate development opportunities and identify leasehold risks and opportunities.
• Participate in acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture evaluations, including land due diligence and commercial assessments.
• Process and evaluate AFEs, election notices, and other joint interest matters in accordance with applicable agreements.
• Maintain productive relationships with mineral owners, working interest partners, operators, and external stakeholders.
• Support budget development and forecasting for lease acquisition, title curative, and other land-related expenditures.
• Protect and maintain Company land tenure through proactive management of leasehold and contractual obligations.
• Ensure accurate ownership determinations and support timely execution of drilling and development projects.
• Negotiate commercially sound land agreements that support Company objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• Provide land-related recommendations and analysis to support asset management, development planning, and business decisions.
• Maintain positive relationships with landowners, partners, operators, and regulatory authorities.