Sr Landman

Devon Energy•Midland, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest. Job Profile Summary: Experienced incumbent is responsible for all facets of land management duties related to subsurface rights and operations in a particular, high profile, geographic area, including, but not limited to: negotiating and drafting complex land agreements. Developing and executing land strategies. Performing in-depth and detailed land related research. Working closely with government officials and possibly testifying at oil and gas commission hearings. Conducting due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures and trades. Building and maintaining relationships with our internal land administration group and helping with title curative work.

Requirements

BLM and State of New Mexico relations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills are necessary
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task with attention to accuracy
A proven team player that possess the ability to adapt to a changing and fast paced work environment

Nice To Haves

AAPL certification preferred
Working knowledge of unconventional/conventional resource plays preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates and assimilates opportunities to acquire land or operating and drilling rights
Negotiates, writes, reviews and amends agreements, such as farm-in/farm-outs, term assignments, joint operating agreements and many other detailed agreements
Works with land administration and support personnel to maintain accurate land records
Keeps abreast of regulatory provisions, trending practices, land values in order to add value and maintain compliance with contractual requirements and obligations
Works with integrated Geology and Engineering team to evaluate acquisition targets
Reviews and makes recommendations regarding property and asset divestitures and acquisitions
Other tasks as assigned