Senior Land Negotiator

BP Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

401(k) matching program

Job summary

BP Americas, Inc. is seeking a Land Negotiator to secure access to oil and gas rights in the Haynesville region across East Texas and North Louisiana. You will guide a multi-discipline team, structure deals, draft commercial oil and gas agreements, and ensure accurate documentation through the hydrocarbon value chain.

Travel up to 10% and a hybrid office/remote work model are part of this role; relocation not offered. AAPL membership and 8+ years in subsurface land negotiations are preferred.

Qualifications

• BBA or BS in Petroleum Land Management / Energy Management, business or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in-house subsurface land negotiations experience.
• AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and interpreting oil and gas leases and agreements.
• North Louisiana experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure access to oil and gas rights in support of exploration and development.
• Guide a multi-discipline sub-surface team in deal development, structure, and negotiations.
• Draft commercial oil and gas agreements including farmouts/farmins, JOAs, development leases, and assignments.
• Ensure transactions are documented and communicated for accurate production accounting.
• Coordinate field brokerage work including title and related negotiations.
• Deliver drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration/development groups.
• Analyze complex issues with data analytics to identify alternatives and actions.
• Communicate with clarity, integrity, and with ongoing dialogue; act as change agent for growth.

Skills

Land negotiation

Oil & gas leases

Contract drafting

Education

BBA/BS in Petroleum Land Management/Energy Management

Job description

Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment. At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued. Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Role Synopsis

The Land Negotiator is primarily responsible for securing access to oil and gas rights in support of the exploration and development of hydrocarbons. Key Accountabilities provides guidance and advice to a multi-discipline sub-surface team in the development of prospect and play access in the Haynesville in East Texas and North Louisiana. develops relationships within the oil and gas industry to facilitate partnering and trade opportunities. actively participates in the areas of deal development, deal structure, negotiations and the drafting of commercial oil and gas agreements including farmouts/farmins, joint operating agreements, development agreements, oil and gas leases, and assignments. ensures that commercial transactions are documented and communicated internally to ensure production and reserves are accurately and timely accounted for within the hydrocarbon value chain. manages and coordinates field brokerage work including title and related negotiations and activities. is able to timely deliver drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration and/or development groups. is able to understand and analyze complex issues, using data analytics where possible, to identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome. has exceptional communication skills, communicates with clarity and integrity, and understands the need for constant and consistent dialog. has good interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and teamworking skills. acts as a change agent within the business to promote growth and continuous process improvement

Essential Experience and Education

• BBA or BS in Petroleum Land Management/Energy Management, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of in-house subsurface land negotiations experience.
• AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and interpreting leases and agreements preferred.
• North Louisiana experience preferred.

Desirable Criteria

• Foster an environment of safety first operations
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker; who actively seeks opportunities and solutions
• Demonstrated use of IMPACT principles: I - Innovated: Learns from new ideas and applies solutions to add value. M - Motivated: Overcomes obstacles with an intense desire to succeed. P - Performance Driven: Makes value-based decisions involving measured risk to deliver business objectives. A - Accountable: Takes responsibility and ownership of business performance. C - Collaborative: Shares knowledge and works together for the good of BPX. T - Trustworthy: Keeps commitments, listens to others and authentically supports change necessary to achieve our Path to Premier.

Compensation & Benefits

How much do we pay (Base)? $145,000-$190,000

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

Legal authorization requirements: Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

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Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.