Land Representative

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Land Representative to act as the land subject matter expert on cross-functional teams and to lead leasing negotiations. The role requires compiling and analyzing land data, drafting various oil and gas agreements, and ensuring title clearance work is performed accurately.

Strong communication, problem solving, and project management skills are essential. Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the oil and gas land/land management.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and PM skills.
• Proven negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the land SME on cross-functional teams.
• Lead negotiator for leasing projects and related business plans.
• Compile, analyze land data and concepts.
• Draft leases, pooling, operating agreements (JOAs), etc.
• Issue title clearances and perform curative work for rig lines.
• Provide direction to field land brokers and external counsel.
• Advise on land records system and risk-based decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team player

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quorum Land Systems (QLS)

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Land Representative located in Houston, TX through August 28th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CT).

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the land subject matter expert on cross functional teams.
• Serve as lead negotiator for leasing projects associated with business plans.
• Compile, analyze, and communicate land data and concepts.
• Negotiate and draft various oil and gas agreements (i.e., leases, pooling agreements, operating agreements (JOAs), etc.).
• Issue title clearances/perform title curative work for rig lines.
• Effectively provide work direction to field land brokers and outside legal counsel.
• Advise land support personnel to maintain land records system.
• Make risk-based business recommendations and clearly articulate value tradeoffs.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years related industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Possess strong negotiation and drafting skills; experience recognizing, analyzing, and resolving difficult negotiating situations.
• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary group to achieve project related goals.
• Creative, solutions-oriented thinker.
• Ability to build and influence both internal and external relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quorum Land Systems (QLS) experience.
• Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Energy Commerce, Business, or an advanced degree in Law (J.D.) or MBA from accredited institutions.

Relocation Options:

• Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

• Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.