Landman

Cypress Natural Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Natural Resources in Dallas, Texas seeks a full-time Landman to support acquisitions and operations. You will manage data, coordinate title due diligence, and collaborate with the VP of Land to capture and maintain assets across Cypress’ operating areas.

The role requires knowledge of oil and gas leases, titles, and contracts. Strong communication, dependability, and teamwork are essential as you interact with landowners, operators, and internal teams to advance company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management or equivalent is preferred.
• 5–15 years of in-house oil and gas experience in acquisitions/land
• Strong understanding of oil & gas leases, land and title issues, and standard agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate title due diligence for drilling projects and acquisition opportunities in New Mexico and Texas.
• Research and analyze mineral ownership, leaseholds, title opinions, deeds, assignments, and other land documents to verify company ownership.
• Negotiate, prepare, and manage JOAs, communitization, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, well proposals, and other land contracts.
• Manage new-drill and subsequent-operations proposals, coordinating with operators and working-interest partners.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, divestitures, and leasing opportunities within Cypress’ areas of operation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, operators, partners, brokers, and industry professionals.
• Collaborate with Land, Geology, Engineering, Accounting and other teams to resolve land issues and advance company objectives.
• Utilize Pak Land (Land Vantage) and other internal systems to maintain accurate land information and support land analysis.

Skills

Oil & gas industry experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management

Tools

Enverus (Drilling Info)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cypress Natural Resources is seeking a full-time Landman in Dallas Texas. This role will provide vital support to acquisitions and operations by performing various tasks in data management and work in concert with the VP of Land to capture and maintain assets across areas Cypress operates.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate title due diligence for drilling projects and acquisition opportunities, primarily in New Mexico and Texas.
• Research and analyze mineral ownership, leasehold, title opinions, deeds, assignments, and other land-related documents to establish and verify company ownership.
• Negotiate, prepare, and manage JOAs, Communitization Agreements, Right-of-Way agreements, Surface Use Agreements, well proposals, and other land-related contracts and documents.
• Manage new-drill and subsequent-operations proposals, coordinating with operators and working-interest partners.
• Identify, evaluate, and assist with managing potential acquisition opportunities, divestitures and leasing within Cypress’ areas of operation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, operators, working-interest partners, brokers, and other industry professionals.
• Work closely with Land, Geology, Engineering, Accounting, and other internal teams to resolve land issues and advance company objectives.
• Utilize Pak Land (Land Vantage) and other internal systems to maintain accurate and current land information and support land analysis and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Petroleum Land Management program, or similar concentration strongly preferred)
• 5-15 years of oil and gas in-house experience
• Understanding of oil and gas leases, standard industry agreements, land, and title issues
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High degree of dependability, responsiveness, professionalism, and judgement
• Team oriented and desire to grow professionally along with Cypress’ growing asset base
• Texas experience required and New Mexico experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products and Enverus (Drilling Info)