Intern, Land Negotiator 2027

ConocoPhillips • Midland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Land Negotiator Intern, you will be assigned to an asset team within the Land Organization. You will be exposed to many phases of mineral and surface land work including deal negotiation, contract drafting, due diligence, and decision support for Land and business unit management. You will be responsible for lease, contract, and ownership analysis. In addition, you will receive cross-functional training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills you have acquired in college or through your work experiences.
The work will develop you technically and professionally. You'll have a Land Negotiator mentor and a buddy to help you adjust to ConocoPhillips' corporate environment.
Assignments will typically be at our sites located in Houston, Texas or Midland, Texas.
Typical length of our internships varies from 10 to 12 weeks based on the project and your availability.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher (MBA or JD/LL.M.) in Business Administration with a focus in Energy Commerce, Energy Management, Energy Law, Petroleum Land Management, other related field, or foreign equivalent
• Current level in college: Freshman through Senior or Graduate Student
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2030
• Available for internship start mid-late May 2027
• A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks availability for internship

Nice To Haves

• Willing to work in either of these locations: Houston, TX or Midland, TX
• A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right

Responsibilities

• Completing projects targeted to experience level, working with mentor and other land staff, and presenting the results to Lower 48 Land Management
• Exposure to surface or subsurface agreement negotiations, contract drafting, and due diligence
• Assisting with acquiring, trading, or divesting surface or subsurface rights
• Working with legal counsel on various issues including clearing title for drilling and division order purposes
• Collaborating with numerous internal functions such as engineering, geology, finance, and accounting
• Representing ConocoPhillips in dealing with co-owners, mineral owners, surface owners, and local, state, and federal government entities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern