Landman I

Continental Resources•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Entry-level Landman position responsible for conducting foundational land work, including investigating and verifying the company’s ownership position and competitor activity within an area of responsibility. This role may coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders, outside contractors, and third-party competitors. The Landman I has a basic understanding of land functions and applies established guidelines and procedures while developing professional skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.
Understands different types of negotiations and observes how they are conducted in practice.
Demonstrates a general understanding of basic oil and gas agreements and routine provisions (e.g., oil and gas leases, assignments, and simple contracts).
Possesses introductory understanding of property law, methods of acquiring title, oil and gas leases, fractional interests, and ownership and interests.
Understands the importance of building a strong professional network and regularly participates in or attends professional functions.
Develops professional relationships with industry peers, primarily when working directly together on trades.
Works best with detailed instructions; avoids unnecessary risk-taking and accepts responsibility for decisions within clearly defined parameters.

Nice To Haves

Relevant internships, co-ops, or related industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting land work, including gathering and reviewing land and lease records, titles, abstracts, and related documentation to support acquisition, development, and/or divestiture activities.
Support the examination of titles and resolution of routine defects under the direction of more experienced Landmen.
Assist in compiling information used in recommendations on farm-ins, farm-outs, and other exploration activities, as well as in maintaining producing leases and co-owner relationships.
Prepare and maintain basic land files, maps, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to ensure accurate documentation of land ownership, obligations, and key dates.
Draft and route standard correspondence, simple agreements, and internal summaries using approved templates and guidance from more experienced Landmen.
Coordinate with internal partners (e.g., Legal, Regulatory, Accounting, Operations) to obtain information and ensure accurate land documentation and data entry.
Participate in lease reviews, due diligence, and data room activities in a supporting capacity.
Observe negotiations and land/lease sale activities to build foundational understanding of negotiation approaches and market practices.
Follow established procedures, policies, and controls, escalating non-standard issues to supervisors or more experienced Landmen.
Other duties as assigned.