Senior Landman

Kyler Professional Search; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Collaborative team environment

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm in Morgantown is seeking a detail-oriented Landman to support land operations in the oil and gas industry. The candidate will be responsible for researching ownership, securing lease agreements, and facilitating due diligence efforts. With a focus on developing expertise, this position offers growth opportunities within the land department alongside exposure to complex oil and gas operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Landman in the oil and gas industry.
• Solid understanding of lease negotiation, title research, and land records.
• Willingness to travel as needed to field offices and county courthouses.

Responsibilities

• Research public records and title documents to verify ownership.
• Assist in preparing and negotiating oil and gas leases.
• Support title examination and coordinate to resolve defects.

Skills

Land negotiation

Title research

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business, or related field

Tools

iLandMan

Quorum

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Land Manager, the Landman will support land operations by researching ownership, securing lease agreements, and performing due diligence to support drilling and development activities. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong grasp of land and title work, looking to deepen their expertise and grow within the land department.

Responsibilities

• Research public records and title documents to verify ownership of mineral and surface rights.


• Assist in preparing, negotiating, and acquiring oil and gas leases and related agreements.


• Support title examination and coordinate with title attorneys to resolve defects.


• Track and maintain lease records, obligations, and critical dates to ensure compliance.


• Provide support in due diligence and acquisition efforts for new properties or assets.


• Serve as a point of contact with landowners and represent the company professionally in all dealings.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, drilling, operations, etc.) to ensure alignment on land matters.


• Prepare reports and presentations for internal use related to leasing status, obligations, and land positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business, or related field preferred.


• 2–5 years of experience as a Landman in the oil and gas industry.


• Solid understanding of lease negotiation, title research, and land records.


• Familiarity with land management software (e.g., iLandMan, Quorum) is a plus.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive landowner relationships.


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.


• Willingness to travel as needed to field offices and county courthouses.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to complex and active oil and gas operations.


• Opportunities for career advancement into senior land or land management roles.


• A collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced professionals.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Legal


• Industries: Oil and Gas, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Oil and Coal Product Manufacturing

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