Sr. Landman

SM-Energy Company•Denver, CO

18h•$164,900 - $203,700

About The Position

Advanced-level land position requiring advanced knowledge in most aspects of land management, with substantial latitude for non-reviewed actions or decisions. The Sr. Landman may serve as a project leader, supervise and mentor junior Landmen, foster professional development, and work with interdisciplinary teams to align objectives and accomplish goals. The role may also fill leadership positions on teams and projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of industry work experience.
B.B.A. degree in Energy Management, Land Management, or another business degree.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and company-specific software such as QLS, SAP, and Aucerna Execute.
Advanced use of land research resources such as Texas File, county government records, AAPL Land Suite, and Enverus applications.
Proficient knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations.
Advanced understanding of land management principles, including negotiations, contracts, leasing, and titles, such as title, JOAs, oil and gas leases, curative documents, and surface/mineral permits.
Extensive experience negotiating, constructing, and presenting commercial and business contracts and leases.
Advanced knowledge of acquisition/divestiture economic metrics.
General understanding of geological principles, operations, reservoir engineering, and basin/resource plays.

Responsibilities

Acquire oil and gas leases on lands identified by technical staff, directly or through a lease broker.
Conduct and supervise the collection and evaluation of land data, including records, titles, and abstracts.
Oversee due diligence in the acquisition and divestiture of producing and non-producing assets.
Ensure drill sites are contractually ready and have clear or minimal/acceptable title risk in a timely manner.
Develop leasing strategies.
Negotiate, draft, close, and administer complex agreements related to exploration activities, including joint venture agreements, participation agreements, dry hole contributions, farm-ins, farm-outs, confidentiality agreements, and surface access/surface damage agreements.
Coordinate operational activities with landowners and other third parties.
Assist operations with local permitting.
Coordinate necessary regulatory and governmental filings, applications, and hearings; testify at hearings as needed.
Represent the company at lease/land sales and tender bids.
Prepare, review, and evaluate lease recommendations, well proposals, and third-party deal terms for presentation to management.
Build rapport and maintain mutually successful relationships with internal and external parties.
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards.
Supervise and mentor junior Landmen, foster professional development, and support team and project leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.