Sr Landman

Devon Energy; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy in Midland, TX seeks an experienced land professional to manage subsurface rights, negotiate complex agreements, and develop land strategies supporting operations. You will lead due diligence, coordinate with geology and engineering, and ensure regulatory compliance across projects.

The role involves evaluating opportunities, maintaining robust land records, and advising on asset acquisitions while travel up to 15% may be required. A strong track record in negotiations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management or related field.
• 5+ years of land management experience.
• Experience negotiating land and drilling rights.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates and assimilates opportunities to acquire land or rights.
• Negotiates, writes, reviews and amends farm-in and joint operating agreements.
• Maintains accurate land records with land administration staff.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory provisions and land values for compliance and value.
• Collaborates with Geology and Engineering to assess targets.
• Reviews and recommends property and asset acquisitions or divestitures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLM relations

AAPL certification

Resource plays knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary:

Experienced incumbent is responsible for all facets of land management duties related to subsurface rights and operations in a particular, high profile, geographic area, including, but not limited to: negotiating and drafting complex land agreements. Developing and executing land strategies. Performing in-depth and detailed land related research. Working closely with government officials and possibly testifying at oil and gas commission hearings. Conducting due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures and trades. Building and maintaining relationships with our internal land administration group and helping with title curative work.

Job Description:

• Reviews, evaluates and assimilates opportunities to acquire land or operating and drilling rights
• Negotiates, writes, reviews and amends agreements, such as farm-in/farm-outs, term assignments, joint operating agreements and many other detailed agreements
• Works with land administration and support personnel to maintain accurate land records
• Keeps abreast of regulatory provisions, trending practices, land values in order to add value and maintain compliance with contractual requirements and obligations
• Works with integrated Geology and Engineering team to evaluate acquisition targets
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding property and asset divestitures and acquisitions
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• BLM and State of New Mexico relations
• AAPL certification preferred
• Working knowledge of unconventional/conventional resource plays preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills are necessary
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task with attention to accuracy
• A proven team player that possess the ability to adapt to a changing and fast paced work environment

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management or related field required.

Years of Experience:

5+ Years of experience

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Work is typically performed indoors in an office environment. Incumbents must be able to perform work which includes typing, sitting and standing. In the event that incumbent visits operations worksite, personal protection equipment, including head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame resistant clothing is required. Safety rules including OSHA and DOT requirements are strictly enforced. Employees must be willing to travel and work extended hours on short notice.

Travel Requirements:

10%-15% - Travel will be required for mandatory meetings, training and visits to field locations.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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