Bachelor's Degree in Land, Business, or related field preferred
10+ years of in-house experience with an Oil and Gas company
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in negotiating complex Land documents
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
Highly organized with a strong work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PDF, GIS, and oil and gas accounting software
Responsibilities
Evaluate and negotiate routine well acquisitions and divestitures
Manage Non-Op well proposals and elections
Support Engineering, Drilling, and Operations teams
Prepare and execute various Land & A&D related documents
Manage Land Contractors or Land Brokers on projects
Research and document leases, rights-of-way, and joint ventures
Perform in-house title information gathering and updates
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity to work on diverse projects
Engagement with multiple teams across the organization
Potential for professional growth within the company
Supportive management for resolving operational hurdles
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
DGOC is looking for a Landman to support its Central Division operations. The Landman will focus on resolving issues for our Land, Operations, Midstream, and Accounting teams as well as an initial contact point for Lessors and property owners. The ideal candidate will have in-house land experience with a reputable Oil & Gas Company.
Special focus will be placed on:
Evaluating and negotiating routine well acquisitions and divestitures
Managing Non-Op well proposals and elections
Provide support to the Engineering, Drilling, and Operations teams
Experience in or ability to prepare and execute assignments, letter agreements, leases, surface damage agreements and various other Land & A*D related documents
Ability to manage Land Contractors or Land Brokers on a particular project
Knowledgeable with Joint Operating Agreements, Farm-ins & Farm-outs, and other Oil & Gas related agreements
Ensuring appropriate communications and paperwork are submitted to Management
Resolving routine and complex ownership issues
Supporting acquisition due diligence and records assimilation
Serving as point-of-contact for assigned projects
Addressing operational hurdles such as access issues and Landowner complaints
Researches and provides documentation of leases, rights-of-way, joint ventures, and other types of oil and gas agreements
Performs in-house title information gathering, organizes and analyzes title documents to assess rights information, and performs internal title updates
Ability to identify omissions or errors on a lease or title, takes the appropriate steps to cure them
Negotiates and Settles Damage Settlements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Land or Business or related field is preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years of in-house experience with an Oil and Gas company.
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to negotiate complex Land documents including JOAs, farmout Agreements, Letter Agreements etc.
Ability to work independently with some guidance
Highly organized and with a strong work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Access and Excel), PDF, GIS and oil and gas accounting software programs
Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
