Sr. In-House Landman (Hybrid)

Dudley Land Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 147,600 - 221,400; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Land Company in Houston is seeking a Senior In-House Landman to manage title diligence and unit readiness in a hybrid, on-site/off-site setting. The role emphasizes hands-on ownership to ensure clean, ready-to-drill locations and proactive problem‑solving.

You will own timelines, review title diligence, clear pitfalls, and coordinate with operators to keep rigs moving and locations compliant.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of landwork experience in a senior role.
• Strong, current title diligence chops in active drilling operations.
• East Texas experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and own outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review title diligence across future and existing unit areas.
• Identify and clear pitfalls on drilling locations and lateral paths.
• Stay ahead of the rig to prevent delays due to title issues.
• Get units and locations ready to drill or quantify what's needed.

Skills

Landman experience

Title diligence

Independence

Senior-level

Job description

Senior In-House Landman | Houston, TX (Hybrid)

A high-profile E&P operator is looking for a seasoned in-house landman to keep drilling locations moving. This is a hands‑on title diligence role with real ownership: you'll be the one making sure units and locations are clean, clear, and rig‑ready, or flagging exactly what's still standing in the way.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing title diligence across future and some existing unit areas
• Identifying and clearing pitfalls or shortcomings on drilling locations and lateral paths before they become problems
• Staying ahead of the rig; keeping pace so title isn't the reason a location slips
• Getting units and locations to "ready to drill," or quantifying what's still needed to get there

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of landwork experience (this is a senior seat, not an entry point)
• Strong, current title diligence chops in an active drilling environment
• East Texas experience preferred (not required)
• Comfortable working independently and owning outcomes, not just tasks

What sets a candidate apart

• Hands‑on experience with Texas allocated wells and co‑tenancy. This rarely shows up cleanly on a resume, so if it's in your background, say so early.

The details

• Hybrid schedule: on-site downtown Houston Mon / Tue / Thu, work from home Wed / Fri
• Temporary but long‑term; this is steady, ongoing work with a strong operator, not a short engagement
• Competitive day rate commensurate with senior‑level experience

If you've spent the last decade keeping rigs moving and know what a clean unit looks like before anyone asks, we want to talk!