Corporate Development Landman

Expand Energy•Oklahoma City, TX

About The Position

The Corporate Development Landman plays a key role in the evaluation and execution of strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, joint ventures, farm‑ins/farm‑outs, and portfolio optimization efforts. This role combines deep land and title expertise with analytical skills to support corporate development decisions. The ideal candidate understands land, contracts, mineral ownership, leasehold positions, and regulatory frameworks, and can translate those insights into commercial implications for asset valuations and deal structuring. This position works cross‑functionally with Land, Legal, Finance, Engineering, Geoscience, and executive leadership to drive high‑quality strategic assessments.

Requirements

Strong understanding of leasehold ownership, title, conveyances, contracts, and regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting A&D processes or corporate development evaluations
Proficiency in land and mapping systems (e.g., Quorum/Landdox, Enverus, ArcGIS, PetroValues or similar)
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data sets and their commercial value
Excellent communication skills with experience delivering executive‑level presentations
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment with multiple concurrent evaluations
Experience in corporate development, investment analysis, or transaction support roles
Familiarity with financial modeling concepts (NRI impact, acreage valuation, drilling economics)
Working knowledge of SQL, geospatial analysis, or data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau)
Experience with unconventional resource plays, minerals/M&A, or multi-basin evaluations
Strong negotiation skills and comfort interacting with internal and external stakeholders
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Land Administration, Business, Finance, or related field
Minimum: 8 – 12 years of land experience in upstream oil & gas, minerals, or related energy sectors

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed leasehold, mineral, and working interest evaluations to support asset acquisitions and divestitures
Analyze ownership structures, title defects, depth severances, royalty burdens, acreage continuity, and development restrictions
Assess and map lease terms, expirations, obligations, shut‑in provisions, and Pugh clauses to quantify exposure and operational flexibility
Review and interpret JOAs, PSAs, AMIs, Farmouts, ROW agreements, unit agreements, and other land-related contracts to identify commercial risks and opportunities
Evaluate regulatory filings, pooling applications, and spacing/unitization impacts to support technical and financial models
Provide land-driven insights for valuation models, including net revenue interest (NRI) impacts, drilling obligations, HBP status, and lease expiration risk
Support due diligence efforts, including data room review, contract analysis, acreage validation, and coordination with external advisors
Collaborate with engineers and geologists to integrate land constraints into production forecasts, type curves, and development timing assumptions
Assist in preparing investment memos, deal summaries, and executive presentations outlining land considerations that influence deal value
Identify strategic opportunities such as leasehold bolt‑ons, mineral aggregations, JV structures, and commercial agreements that enhance asset value
Maintain and analyze lease and ownership data using tools such as GIS, land databases, and spatial mapping platforms
Develop data‑driven insights from large land datasets, including acreage maps, lease terms, encumbrances, and title chains
Partner with data teams to improve land data accuracy, workflows, and integration with corporate development models
Utilize analytical software (Excel, SQL, Spotfire, Power BI) to support valuation and decision-making
Work closely with Legal, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate Development teams to ensure comprehensive asset evaluations
Monitor competitive activity, regulatory developments, and industry trends that impact deal flow or land value
Support negotiation strategies by identifying key land provisions affecting deal economics and risk