Landman I

Continental Resources • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

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

The role supports acquisition, development, and divestiture activities through records review, title examination, documentation, coordination with internal partners, and participation in lease reviews and due diligence. The Landman I works under detailed instructions, follows established policies and controls, and escalates non-standard issues to supervisors or more experienced Landmen.

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.
• General understanding of basic oil and gas agreements and routine provisions, such as oil and gas leases, assignments, and simple contracts.
• Introductory understanding of property law, methods of acquiring title, oil and gas leases, fractional interests, and ownership and interests.
• 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.
• Understanding of different types of negotiations and how they are conducted in practice.
• Understanding of the importance of building a strong professional network and regularly participating in or attending professional functions.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with industry peers, primarily when working directly together on trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist with land work, including gathering and reviewing land and lease records, titles, abstracts, and related documentation to support acquisition, development, and/or divestiture activities.
• Support title examination and resolution of routine defects under the direction of more experienced Landmen.
• Assist in compiling information for recommendations on farm-ins, farm-outs, and other exploration activities, and help maintain producing leases and co-owner relationships.
• Prepare and maintain basic land files, maps, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to document land ownership, obligations, and key dates accurately.
• Draft and route standard correspondence, simple agreements, and internal summaries using approved templates and guidance from more experienced Landmen.
• Coordinate with internal partners, such as Legal, Regulatory, Accounting, and 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 develop a foundational understanding of negotiation approaches and market practices.
• Follow established procedures, policies, and controls, escalating non-standard issues to supervisors or more experienced Landmen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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