VP of Land Strategy & Growth – Permian Basin

Connect Search, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Vice President of Land for a growth-oriented energy company in the Permian Basin. The role leads the land organization, shapes the long-term land and development strategy, and partners with executive leadership to execute negotiations, acquisitions, and title management.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in oil & gas land, extensive Permian Basin exposure, and a proven track record of leading high-value land transactions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive oil & gas land experience with leadership responsibility.
• Significant Permian Basin experience; Delaware/ Midland Basin experience valued.
• Proven experience leading a land team or land organization.
• Strong knowledge of lease negotiations, title examination, curative, division orders, land administration, and land management systems.
• Experience supporting or leading A&D transactions, PSAs, joint ventures, acreage acquisitions/divestitures, or similar strategic transactions.
• Ability to travel to field locations, courthouses, and partner meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's overall land strategy in alignment with growth and commercial objectives.
• Lead, develop, and strengthen the Land and Land Administration organization with clear accountability and controls.
• Lead complex negotiations involving leases, surface use agreements, rights-of-way, acreage positions, and other oil & gas agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with mineral and surface owners, operators, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic opportunities.
• Oversee title examination, curative efforts, and maintenance of defensible land positions.
• Provide leadership across land administration, division orders, title, and land management systems.
• Evaluate land opportunities and risks within asset economics and company strategy.
• Manage outside land professionals, title companies, outside counsel, vendors, budgets, and metrics.
• Collaborate with Legal, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to support development and commercial initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Executive presence

Education

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

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Vice President of Land for a growth-oriented energy company in the Permian Basin. The role leads the land organization, shapes the long-term land and development strategy, and partners with executive leadership to execute negotiations, acquisitions, and title management.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in oil & gas land, extensive Permian Basin exposure, and a proven track record of leading high-value land transactions.