Lease Buyer Landman – South Texas (Field-Based)

Purple Land Management; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Land Management is looking for a Lease Buyer to join their team in South Texas. This role involves identifying leasehold opportunities, negotiating oil and gas leases, and maintaining detailed records. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong negotiation skills.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of ownership dynamics in the region and be capable of managing multiple projects. If you thrive in a structured environment and are committed to high-quality work, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience acquiring oil and gas leases.
• Proven ability to negotiate lease terms professionally.
• Strong understanding of leasehold ownership and title verification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact mineral and surface owners to negotiate leases.
• Review county records and title documents to confirm ownership interests.
• Maintain accurate documentation of lease negotiations and agreements.

Skills

Negotiation with mineral and surface owners

Understanding of surface and mineral ownership

Document management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented researcher who takes pride in accuracy and consistency? Do you thrive in environments where high standards, accountability, and a structured approach are key? Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking a skilled professional who excels at reviewing runsheets and creating ownership reports on lands in South Texas. If you are committed to maintaining quality and following proven methods, we invite you to join our team and grow with us.

Job Description

Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking a Lease Buyer with experience in South Texas, specifically near Dimmit County. The ideal candidate excels in a structured, team-oriented environment while also demonstrating the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include identifying leasehold opportunities, negotiating and acquiring oil and gas leases, and maintaining detailed records of lease terms and landowner communications. The role requires a solid understanding of surface and mineral ownership, local landowner dynamics, and the legal instruments used in oil and gas leasing. Familiarity with the unique leasing challenges in South Texas is essential to supporting our clients’ acquisition strategies and helping ensure the success of their exploration and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact mineral and surface owners in Dimmit County, TX, to negotiate and acquire oil and gas leases in accordance with client objectives and applicable regulations
• Review county records, title documents, and online databases to confirm ownership interests, lease status, and curative requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of lease negotiations, ownership verification, and executed agreements for submission to clients and internal teams
• Collaborate with land, legal, and title teams to resolve title issues and ensure lease agreements align with operational timelines and acreage requirements
• Manage multiple leasing projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Perform additional land-related duties as assigned by management in response to business needs

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience acquiring oil and gas leases, with at least 1 year of direct leasing experience in South Texas
• Proven ability to negotiate lease terms with mineral and surface owners professionally and effectively
• Strong understanding of surface, mineral, and leasehold ownership, and familiarity with title verification processes
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with landowners, clients, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and digital document management systems

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Juris Doctorate
• AAPL membership
• Bachelor’s degree
• Degree in Energy Management/Commerce

Company Description

Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled provider of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of mineral rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for oil and gas operators to drill and produce wells. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long‑term perspective, commit to their mission or purpose, and create value for all stakeholders.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Career Path: Opportunity for promotion based on performance and the team’s needs

Start Date: Immediately

Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.