Senior Landman

Diamondback E&P LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy seeks a Senior Landman to oversee land matters across an asset, partnering with cross-functional teams to support development schedules. The role requires leadership and deep knowledge of land, title, and contracts.

You will mentor junior Landmen, coordinate with brokers and attorneys, and ensure alignment of land priorities with asset objectives while navigating complex regulatory and operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in energy management or related field.
• 5+ years progressive land experience, 3+ in-house.
• 4+ years with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage complex land matters within assigned asset area in line with priorities.
• Evaluate complex agreements and leases; provide recommendations.
• Lead land negotiations with technical input and strategic advice.
• Review obligations to ensure land requirements are met.
• Coordinate with brokers, attorneys, and third parties on title matters.
• Support acquisitions/divestitures via land due diligence.
• Mentor land staff and promote consistency across the team.

Skills

Land management

In-house experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Energy Management

Job description

The Senior Landman is responsible for overseeing an assigned geographic area within Diamondback Energy's holdings and providing leadership for land activities across the asset. This role serves as a key partner to cross-functional and technical teams, helping navigate complex land matters, identify and resolve issues, and ensure land priorities support ongoing development activities. The Senior Landman brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to managing land matters while keeping asset and company objectives at the forefront.

Job Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

• 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.
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• 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 aboutE-Verify.