Sr. Surface Land Negotiator - Quail Ranch

ConocoPhillips • Midland, TX

5d

About The Position

ConocoPhillips is seeking a seasoned Senior Surface Land Negotiator to join our Company Owned Surface Land team. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will shape strategic decisions and directly influence the development of our company-owned surface land assets across the Permian Basin and Western States. As a key member of the team, you'll collaborate with internal stakeholders such as wildlife biologists and an integrated asset team. The asset team includes professionals from engineering, geology, legal, regulatory, land, and surface land. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex negotiations, manage high-value contracts, and represent ConocoPhillips in interactions with third-party operators, midstream companies, state and federal agencies, and co-tenants. If you're a skilled communicator, strategic thinker, and passionate about land management and stewardship in the energy sector, we invite you to bring your experience to a company that values integrity, innovation, and long-term career development.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent.
• 3 or more years of landman/land negotiator experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree (MBA, JD, etc.) with a focus on Energy Management or Energy Commerce.
• Experience with land management software (e.g., Quorum, ArcGIS, Enverus).
• Background in negotiating, drafting, and understanding surface agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to mentor and share knowledge.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex land matters while proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review surface use agreements, easements, and other surface-related business agreements across company owned surface in the Permian Basin and Western States.
• Ensure third-party compliance with contractual surface provisions in oil and gas leases and other surface-related agreements.
• Provide recommendations regarding the acquisition and divestiture of surface rights.
• Represent ConocoPhillips in negotiations and interactions with operators, midstream companies, co-tenant landowners, and local, state, and federal government entities.
• Assess market rates and negotiate surface damages with operators and midstream companies.
• Conduct title review and perform curative work related to the acquisition of surface rights.
• Utilize relevant systems and tools, including Quorum, Webmaps, and OnBase, to support job functions.
• Prepare financial and market analyses to support property acquisitions.
• Provide input and recommendations for capital and operating budgets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior