Landman (Contract)

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies-related Landman role in Houston, TX. Responsible for managing land duties including lease acquisition, title analysis, and landowner relations to support asset development and JV activities.

Requires 5–10 years in oil and gas land, Bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. On-site role with opportunities to engage across Legal, Land, Operations, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Oil and gas land experience: 6+ years.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage land functions for assigned assets: 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, Land, and Operations to resolve title defects and support drilling and development activities.
• Monitor lease obligations, continuous development requirements, and contractual commitments to maintain Company land tenure.
• Work with geoscience and operations to evaluate development opportunities and leasehold risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Domain Drilling/Well Operations, Finance, Strategy Economics Business

Type of contract Fixed term position

Experience Minimum 6 years

The Landman position m aintains land rights and supports business objectives by negotiating agreements, evaluating title and ownership issues, and ensuring compliance with lease and contractual requirements. Contributes to business development opportunities, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture activities as required.

• 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, Land, and Operations 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.

Activities

Responsible for managing land and commercial activities associated with assigned U.S. oil and gas assets. Supports asset development and value creation through lease acquisition, contract negotiation, title analysis, land tenure management, and partner relations. Works closely with Operations, Geoscience, Legal, Land, Business Development, and Finance to ensure proper management of the Company's leasehold interests and contractual obligations

Candidate Profile

Education/Experience:

• 5–10 years of oil and gas land experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or related field preferred.

Skills:

• Experience in U.S. shale plays and unconventional resource development.
• Offshore Gulf of America experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas leases, 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.

Additional Information

About TotalEnergies

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.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance.

International Consideration

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

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent counts. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver practical solutions to energy challenges.Throughout your career, you will benefit from diverse assignments and tailored training opportunities. You will be able to fully develop your potential in an environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Join committed and supportive teams where success is built together.We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and guarantees equal opportunities for all.