Landman

Anschutz Exploration Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Anschutz Exploration Corporation in Denver seeks a seasoned land professional to source and negotiate leases and acquisitions within budget while reviewing titles and conducting curative work. The role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, familiarity with GIS tools, and proficiency in MS Office.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in-house O&G experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management or related field, and exposure to Rockies assets

Qualifications

• Directly source and negotiate leases and acquisitions.
• Excellent title review and title curative skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exposure to Spotfire or other business intelligence tools.
• Proficient in mapping and using associated GIS software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate leases and acquisitions, at or under budget.
• Perform title review and title curative work.
• Communicate and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Support Rockies assets and Federal Lands exposure as needed.

Skills

Lease negotiation

Title review

Communication & negotiation

BI tools (Spotfire)

GIS mapping

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management or related field

Tools

Spotfire

GIS software

Job description

Description

• Ability to directly source and negotiate leases and acquisitions, at or under budget.
• Requires excellent title review and title curative skills.
• Requires excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exposure to Spotfire or other business intelligence tools.
• Proficient in mapping and using associated GIS software.
• Excellent in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Requirements

• Ability to directly source and negotiate leases and acquisitions, at or under budget.
• Requires excellent title review and title curative skills.
• Requires excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exposure to Spotfire or other business intelligence tools.
• Proficient in mapping and using associated GIS software.
• Excellent in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience and Education:

• Land professional with minimum 3 plus years in-house O&G experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, major area of study in Energy Management or related field preferred.
• Must have exposure to working Rockies assets and Federal Lands (Wyoming, preferred).
• Extensive experience in title review and lease/acquisition negotiations.
• RPL or CPL designation a plus

Travel:

• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Why Join Anschutz Exploration?

At Anschutz Exploration, we’re driven by a shared commitment to company success over individual wins. We aim high, simplify where it counts, and focus on what matters — all while embracing transparency and continuous learning. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Benefits and Anticipated Compensation

This role is eligible for both short- and long-term incentive opportunities. AEC offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and wellness support.

The starting rate for this position is expected to be between $100,000 to $125,000, based on experience, qualifications, and internal pay alignment. Final compensation may vary from this range depending on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s education, skills, prior experience, and evolving market conditions. This range represents Anschutz Exploration's good‑faith estimate of the pay for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline

We anticipate starting to review applications after November 11, 2026 but applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.

Anschutz Exploration Corporation (AEC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.