Sr. Staff Landman - Corporate Development

SM-Energy Company•Denver, CO

7h•$194,650 - $240,450

About The Position

Expert level land position requiring advanced knowledge in all aspects of negotiation, communication and land management across numerous E&P basins and governmental jurisdictions and can independently operate with substantial latitude for non-reviewed actions or decisions. Serves regularly as a project leader. Supervises and mentors junior level Landmen, fosters professional development and effectively interacts with interdisciplinary teams and management to ensure aligned objectives and goal accomplishment. Fills leadership positions on team and projects.

Requirements

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as company specific computer software and applications, including but not limited to QLS, SAP and Aucerna Execute software.
Highly skilled in land research resources such as Texas File, County Government Records, AAPL Land Suite and Enverus applications.
Apply vast knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations.
Advanced understanding of land management principles including negotiations, contracts, leasing, and titles (i.e. title, JOA’s, oil and gas leases, curative documents, surface/mineral permits).
Well-versed at negotiating, constructing and presenting commercial and business contracts and leases.
Advanced understanding and knowledge of acquisition/divestiture economic metrics.
Advanced understanding of geological principles, operations, reservoir engineering and basin/resource plays.
Minimum of 12 years of industry work experience.

Nice To Haves

Supervises and mentors junior level Landmen, fosters professional development and effectively interacts with interdisciplinary teams and management to ensure aligned objectives and goal accomplishment.
Fills leadership positions on team and projects.

Responsibilities

Make recommendations regarding complex leases and contracts
Acquire oil and gas leases on lands identified by technical staff, either directly or through use of lease broker
Negotiate, draft, close and administer complex agreements with a high degree of accuracy on exploration activities including but not limited to, joint venture agreements, participation agreements, dry hole contributions, farm-ins, farm outs, confidentiality agreements, surface access / surface damage agreements
Oversee due diligence in the acquisition and divestiture of producing assets
Identify, seek and develop significant and impactful business opportunities that align with company goals and development
Lead projects / act as a liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations
Review work regarding legal, and financial obligations
Track budget vs. spending closely on Excel and Aucerna’s AFE system
Coordinate all necessary governmental filings and hearings
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
Strategic transaction structuring and negotiation leadership – Proven ability to lead complex asset and corporate transactions aligning commercial objectives with land, legal, tax, and operational considerations to optimize deal value and execution.
Integrated land, legal, and commercial risk assessment – Deep expertise in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating title, contractual, regulatory, and exposure risks through rigorous due diligence and cross-functional coordination with legal, regulatory, finance, and operations teams.
M&A research, market intelligence, and technical analysis – Extensive experience conducting basin- and company-level M&A research, including asset screening, competitive benchmarking, valuation drivers, precedent transaction analysis, and synthesis of land, operational, and commercial data to support deal origination and underwriting.
Executive-level communication and decision support – Demonstrated capability to distill complex land and contractual concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership and investment committees, including preparation of concise executive summaries, valuation sensitivities, and scenario-based analyses.
Build rapport and maintain mutually successful relationships with internal and external parties
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Other duties as assigned