Sr/Lead Acquisition Landman

Corporate Office•Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

This acquisition Landman role supports the company’s land-focused acquisition efforts, working independently and collaboratively with the Land team and other disciplines across the organization. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. It offers the opportunity to work across multiple Land functions. The role researches and determines ownership of mineral rights and leasehold interests; negotiates agreements for acquiring leasehold and mineral interests; manages acquisition documentation and closings; prepares reports and deal-tracking materials; communicates with owners and industry counterparts; and supports integration of acquired assets into company systems. It also analyzes land documents and contracts, oversees external parties against project deadlines and budgets, and builds relationships with internal cross-functional teams. Magnolia describes its workplace as results-focused, with competitive compensation and benefits and opportunities for career growth. The company also states its commitment to safeguarding workers and the environment, enhancing careers, strengthening local communities, and increasing value for stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
5–10+ years of experience as an Oil & Gas company Landman required.
Direct land experience in and knowledge of Texas land required.
A&D experience required.
Membership in AAPL required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
System savvy, with the ability to work with different applications and databases.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrates ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by handling critical issues, holding others accountable, and doing the right thing.
Ability to adapt to competing demands in a fast-paced organization.
Proven ability to build respect, dependability, and rapport with a Land team.

Nice To Haves

Preferred area of study in Land Management or Finance.
RL, RPL, or CPL certification preferred.
Knowledge and experience with P2Land and Zendesk preferred.

Responsibilities

Use P2Land, legacy land data files, public records, and title opinions to research and determine ownership of mineral rights and leasehold interests.
Negotiate business agreements for the acquisition of leasehold and mineral interests, understanding how negotiated deal points affect commercial and economic value.
Prepare and manage the acquisition process, including drafting deed and assignment instruments, confirming legal descriptions, verifying title, and coordinating deal closings.
Prepare custom reports and tables for deal workflows, including mail distribution lists and deal tracking.
Communicate with mineral owners, surface owners, non-operating working interest owners, and other operators in support of the company’s land-focused acquisition program.
Support integration of acquired assets into company systems to ensure proper accounting, transfer of ownership, and reporting.
Research and analyze land-related documents and contracts concerning drilling, production, and operations information, including depths held by production, continuous development obligations, and critical activity dates.
Monitor and guide external parties, including field brokers and title attorneys, to meet project deadlines, budgets, and company requirements.
Support and develop relationships with internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, geology, marketing, accounting, land administration, and other counterparts, as needed for acquiring leasehold and mineral interests.