Intern, Land Negotiator 2027

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

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

As a Land Negotiator Intern, you will be assigned to an asset team within the Land Organization. You will be exposed to many phases of mineral and surface land work including deal negotiation, contract drafting, due diligence, and decision support for Land and business unit management. You will be responsible for lease, contract, and ownership analysis. In addition, you will receive cross-functional training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills you have acquired in college or through your work experiences. The work will develop you technically and professionally. You'll have a Land Negotiator mentor and a buddy to help you adjust to ConocoPhillips' corporate environment. Assignments will typically be at our sites located in Houston, Texas or Midland, Texas. Typical length of our internships varies from 10 to 12 weeks based on the project and your availability.

Position Overview

Responsibilities may include:

• 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

Basic/Required

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher (MBA or JD/LL.M.) in Business Administration with a focus in Energy Commerce, Energy Management, Energy Law, Petroleum Land Management, other related field, or foreign equivalent
• Current level in college: Freshman through Senior or Graduate Student
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2030
• Available for internship start mid-late May 2027
• A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks availability for internship

Preferred

• Willing to work in either of these locations: Houston, TX or Midland, TX
• A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right

Closing Date: Oct 31, 2026

Sponsorship

ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.