Senior Landman

Diamondback E&P LLC; China Grove (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy is seeking an experienced Landman to manage complex land matters within an assigned asset area in Texas. You will lead negotiations, review obligations, and align land strategies with drilling schedules to support development activities.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years land experience, and strong Microsoft Office skills. You will mentor land staff and coordinate with brokers and attorneys to ensure accuracy and commercial viability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Must have Direct In-house Land Experience managing Rig Schedules
• At least five (5) years of progressive Land experience with at least three (3) of those being in-house
• At least four (4) years of demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High-level understanding of Land and exploration and production issues
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage complex land matters and assignments within an assigned asset area, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on complex agreements, leases, contracts, and other land-related matters.
• Lead and support complex land negotiations, providing technical expertise and strategic recommendations.
• Review legal, contractual, and financial obligations to ensure land requirements and commitments are appropriately addressed.
• Partner across disciplines to support the company’s drilling schedule, proactively identifying and resolving land-related issues that could impact development activities.
• Coordinate and oversee brokers, attorneys, and other third-party resources on title, curative, and related land matters.
• Support acquisitions and divestitures through land-related due diligence, identifying key obligations, ownership considerations, and potential risks.
• Provide guidance to land support staff and serve as a mentor and resource to fellow Landmen, sharing knowledge and promoting consistency across the team.

Skills

Land negotiations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage complex land matters and assignments within an assigned asset area, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on complex agreements, leases, contracts, and other land-related matters.
• Lead and support complex land negotiations, providing technical expertise and strategic recommendations.
• Review legal, contractual, and financial obligations to ensure land requirements and commitments are appropriately addressed.
• Partner across disciplines to support the company’s drilling schedule, proactively identifying and resolving land-related issues that could impact development activities.
• Coordinate and oversee brokers, attorneys, and other third-party resources on title, curative, and related land matters.
• Support acquisitions and divestitures through land-related due diligence, identifying key obligations, ownership considerations, and potential risks.
• Provide guidance to land support staff and serve as a mentor and resource to fellow Landmen, sharing knowledge and promoting consistency across the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Must have Direct In-house Land Experience managing Rig Schedules
• At least five (5) years of progressive Land experience with at least three (3) of those being in-house
• At least four (4) years of demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High-level understanding of Land and exploration and production issues
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Permian Basin experience preferred
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• Aptitude to apply strategic thinking skills to identify and evaluate logically and creatively various factors that can have a current and future business impact
• Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Possess a strong attention to detail and flexibility regarding workload and priorities while also maintaining commercial awareness and a broader view of a business situation
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven track record of being able to problem solve and think creatively
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.

Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.