Mineral Buyer Landman – Permian Basin (Midland, TX - Field-Based)

Purple Land Management; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking an experienced Mineral Buyer Landman to support a potential Permian Basin acquisition campaign. This role requires proficiency in mineral ownership analysis and negotiation. Candidates must be located near Midland, TX, and possess local Permian experience.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mineral buying experience and a strong understanding of ownership structures. Responsibilities include negotiating with mineral owners, conducting title reviews, and maintaining updates in project databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mineral buying experience.
• Strong understanding of NRA calculations and mineral ownership structures.
• Success in negotiating mineral acquisitions in the Permian Basin.

Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and negotiate with mineral owners in the Permian Basin.
• Analyze and interpret complex mineral ownership structures.
• Negotiate mineral purchase agreements on behalf of the client.
• Conduct title review to verify mineral interests.
• Maintain updates in PLM databases.
• Report progress to Project Managers and clients.
• Prepare acquisition documentation and supporting materials.

Skills

Mineral ownership analysis

Negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking an experienced Mineral Buyer Landman to support a potential Permian Basin acquisition campaign. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency in mineral ownership analysis and negotiation. Final candidates must be available for a client video interview.

Candidates must be located within reasonable driving distance of Midland, TX. Local Permian experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify, contact, and negotiate with mineral owners across assigned Permian Basin counties
• Analyze and interpret complex mineral ownership structures, including calculation and explanation of Net Royalty Acres (NRA)
• Negotiate mineral purchase agreements on behalf of the client
• Communicate confidently with sophisticated mineral owners in competitive acquisition environments
• Conduct necessary title review to verify mineral interests prior to acquisition
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in PLM databases and project tracking systems
• Provide clear progress reporting to Project Managers and, when appropriate, directly to the client
• Prepare acquisition documentation and supporting transaction materials for review

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mineral buying experience
• Strong understanding of NRA calculations and mineral ownership structures
• Demonstrated success negotiating mineral acquisitions in the Permian Basin
• Professional presentation and communication skills suitable for client-facing interaction
• Ability to travel within the Permian region as required