Senior Land Negotiator

BP PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

401(k) matching

Job summary

BPX energy seeks a Senior Land Negotiator to secure access to oil and gas rights for exploration and development in East Texas and North Louisiana. You will lead negotiations, draft leases, and coordinate with subsurface teams to deliver drill-ready projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 8+ years in-house land negotiations, AAPL membership, and strong analytical, communicative, and collaborative skills. Hybrid role with travel up to 10% and relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of in-house subsurface land negotiations experience.
• AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure access to oil and gas rights to support exploration and development of hydrocarbons.
• Develop relationships within the oil and gas industry to facilitate partnering and trade opportunities.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret leases and agreements (farmouts/farmins, JOAs, development agreements, leases, assignments).
• Ensure commercial transactions are documented and communicated internally for accurate production and reserves accounting.
• Coordinate field brokerage work including title and related negotiations and activities.

Skills

Land negotiations

Lease drafting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

BBA/BS in Petroleum Land Management or Energy Management

Job description

## Senior Land NegotiatorApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: United States of America - Texas - Houston: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 18, 2026 (2 days left to apply): RQ115908**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 SynopsisThe 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 & BenefitsHow much do we pay (Base)?## **$145,000-$190,000**Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. 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 employerMust 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