Petroleum Landman

Description: Land a better job for yourself by joining a growing, independent oil and gas company located in Dallas! Spindletop Oil & Gas Co. is seeking a detail-oriented, hardworking, experienced Petroleum Landman with the proven ability to positively impact our company's bottom line. If you are ready to be recognized for your tireless effort and dedication and are eager to be in the middle of the action, then this is the place for you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide land support including running title to ascertain mineral and leasehold ownership both internally and in the courthouse and reviewing in-house files to generate ownership reports, both for exploration and development projects, as well as for acquisitions and divestitures of producing properties.

• Travel to areas of prospective interest to conduct title searches, locate land/mineral owners, conduct due diligence and curative work, and then have the ability to prepare the necessary reports.

• Analyze and make recommendations relative to the negotiation and drafting of agreements (e.g., oil & gas leases, memorandums, assignments of working interest, participation agreements, farmouts, joint operating agreements, affidavits of heirship, mineral and royalty deeds, etc.).

• Effectively negotiate with landowners, lease brokers, and other industry parties, and getting deals signed and closed on favorable terms to the company.

• Interpret and prepare various agreements necessary to support active exploration and development programs (e.g., oil & gas leases, memorandums, assignments of working interest, participation agreements, farmouts, joint operating agreements, affidavits of heirship, surface, mineral, and royalty deeds, etc.).

• Possess an extensive knowledge of all facets of exploration and production land work, including lease acquisition, title curative, as well as incorporating various regulatory and unitization matters into operations planning.

• Possess a broad-based knowledge of division orders and transfer orders.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for leasing.

• Work with internal teams of engineering, geology, and land people to bring new wells into production or further develop existing producing properties.

Candidate Traits:

• Self-motivated self-starter

• Conscientious, professional, and able to work with or without supervision. Should have ability to think outside the box and suggest innovative solutions to challenges when encountered and be able to take a lead role in any project where appropriate.

• Resourceful and creative

• High-energy person

• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Flexible: We are fast paced, so we need someone who is amenable to change

• Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done correctly

• Ability to work with professionals as well as field personnel and landowners

• Above average computer skills

• Ability to work in a team environment both as project leader and team member

• Must be able to travel (overnight travel may be required on a regular basis)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, in business or petroleum land management preferred

• 3 or more years of experience doing field or in-house land work

• Experience with acquisitions and divestitures a plus

• Strong understanding of oil and gas lease terms

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience

• Benefits include FSA plans, 401K, and generous PTO

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

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