Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Description: The Land Negotiator is primarily responsible for securing access to oil and gas rights in support of the exploration and development of hydrocarbons.
Key Accountabilities- provides guidance and advice to a multi-discipline sub-surface team in the development of prospect and play access in the Haynesville in East Texas and North Louisiana.
- develops relationships within the oil and gas industry to facilitate partnering and trade opportunities.
- actively participates in the areas of deal development, deal structure, negotiations and the drafting of commercial oil and gas agreements including farmouts/farmins, joint operating agreements, development agreements, oil and gas leases, and assignments.
- ensures that commercial transactions are documented and communicated internally to ensure production and reserves are accurately and timely accounted for within the hydrocarbon value chain.
- manages and coordinates field brokerage work including title and related negotiations and activities.
- is able to timely deliver drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration and/or development groups.
- is able to understand and analyze complex issues, using data analytics where possible, to identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome.
- has exceptional communication skills, communicates with clarity and integrity, and understands the need for constant and consistent dialog.
- has good interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and teamworking skills.
- acts as a change agent within the business to promote growth and continuous process improvement
Essential Experience and Education- BBA or BS in Petroleum Land Management/Energy Management, business, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of in-house subsurface land negotiations experience. AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred.
- Experience drafting, negotiating, and interpreting leases and agreements preferred.
- North Louisiana experience preferred.
Desirable Criteria- Foster an environment of safety first operations
- Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
- Forward looking thinker; who actively seeks opportunities and solutions
- Demonstrated use of IMPACT principles:
I - Innovated: Learns from new ideas and applies solutions to add value.
M - Motivated: Overcomes obstacles with an intense desire to succeed.
P - Performance Driven: Makes value-based decisions involving measured risk to deliver business objectives.
A - Accountable: Takes responsibility and ownership of business performance.
C - Collaborative: Shares knowledge and works together for the good of BPX.
T - Trustworthy: Keeps commitments, listens to others and authentically supports change necessary to achieve our Path to Premier.
Compensation & BenefitsHow much do we pay (Base)?
$170,000-$200,000Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Long-term incentive program
- 401(k) matching program
Travel Requirement:Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
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