Landman – Oil & Gas Acquisitions

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 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.