Senior Landman

Devon Energy•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Senior Landman works under limited supervision to support moderately complex land matters for oil and gas exploration and production. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the role helps manage drilling and operations schedules in support of company goals. It supports the evaluation and acquisition of oil and gas leases, including determining mineral and leasehold ownership, reviewing title opinions and regulatory requirements, and working with attorneys, land professionals, and other stakeholders to resolve title issues, mitigate risks, and streamline processes. The role drafts, negotiates, interprets, and maintains agreements related to exploration and production. The position contributes to land projects and provides technical recommendations and land-management solutions. It coordinates land, commercial, and regulatory data; reviews ownership and title deficiencies; supports regulatory orders and permits; monitors lease obligations; and provides property information to asset and operations teams. The Senior Landman also works with mineral owners and working-interest partners, maintains stakeholder and community relationships, stays current on legal and regulatory changes, and analyzes market trends. The role leads concurrent efforts and mentors others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business Administration, or another related discipline, Juris Doctorate, and/or commensurate work experience is required.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in leasing and negotiation, land transaction due diligence, contract drafting, or a related field.
Industry experience is required.
Knowledge of land management, lease management, negotiation and acquisition/disposition, title examination, due diligence, legal and regulatory matters, contract writing, data analysis and reporting, and land records management systems.
Competencies include stakeholder relationships, oral and written communication, results orientation, active learning, digital literacy, business acumen, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), preferred.
Certified Professional Landman (CPL) certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Support exploration and development by negotiating disposition of leasehold rights and drafting agreements, including Purchase and Sale Agreements, Farmout Agreements, Exploration Agreements, and Joint Operating Agreements.
Coordinate the collection and evaluation of land, commercial, and regulatory data from internal and external sources.
Coordinate acquisition and review of record title ownership and cure title deficiencies identified in title opinions.
Support preparation of and compliance with orders and permits issued by federal and other regulatory agencies.
Organize and complete multiple concurrent land projects, prioritize deadlines, communicate effectively, make decisions autonomously, and provide strategic technical recommendations to leadership.
Interpret leases, contracts, regulatory orders, and laws to assess risks and ensure accurate maintenance of land data.
Monitor upcoming lease obligations and provide asset and operations teams with information critical to production and property development.
Advise Land Analysts of changes to lease records.
Respond to inquiries from mineral owners and working-interest partners.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence at all levels.
Maintain and foster public and community relations that demonstrate corporate stewardship and integrity.
Contribute to moderately complex land projects by developing land-management solutions, identifying opportunities and issues, resolving problems, and making recommendations.
Lead concurrent efforts and mentor others.
Stay informed about legal and regulatory changes affecting land management.
Analyze market trends and provide insights to support decision-making.