Land Advisor

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company that produces and markets fuels, natural gas, and low‑carbon electricity. With over 100,000 employees in more than 120 countries, the company is committed to safer, more affordable, cleaner energy and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter benefits or paid parking
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Pension plan
• Life and accident insurance
• Generous parental leave
• Education assistance
• Fitness subsidy
• Additional benefits available from day one of hire

Work Schedule

Office‑based employees work together in dynamic workspaces three days per week and have the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of oil and gas land experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business, Petroleum Land Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Special consideration may be given to applicants with a legal degree who also have 3–7 years of oil and gas land experience

Skills

• Experience in U.S. shale plays and unconventional resource development
• Offshore Gulf of America experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of LandVantage land system (preferred); special consideration for proficiency in SAP
• Working knowledge of oil and gas leases, division orders, title analysis, joint operating agreements, farm‑in/farm‑out agreements, and other industry contracts
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Manage land functions for assigned assets, including lease acquisition, lease maintenance, title review, title curative, and landowner relations
• Negotiate and administer oil and gas leases, amendments, surface‑use agreements, rights‑of‑way, joint operating agreements, farm‑in/farm‑out agreements, and other land‑related contracts
• Review title information, ownership reports, and title opinions to determine working interest, net revenue interest, and drilling ownership requirements
• Coordinate with Legal and Asset teams to resolve title defects and ensure timely support of drilling and development activities
• Monitor lease obligations, continuous development requirements, and contractual commitments to maintain Company land tenure
• Work closely with geoscience and operations teams to evaluate development opportunities and identify leasehold risks and opportunities
• Participate in acquisition, divestiture, and joint‑venture evaluations, including land due diligence and commercial assessments
• Process and evaluate AFEs, election notices, and other joint‑interest matters in accordance with applicable agreements
• Maintain productive relationships with mineral owners, working‑interest partners, operators, and external stakeholders
• Support budget development and forecasting for lease acquisition, title curative, and other land‑related expenditures
• Protect and maintain Company land tenure through proactive management of leasehold and contractual obligations
• Ensure accurate ownership determinations and support timely execution of drilling and development projects
• Negotiate commercially sound land agreements that support Company objectives while appropriately managing risk
• Provide land‑related recommendations and analysis to support asset management, development planning, and business decisions
• Maintain positive relationships with landowners, partners, operators, and regulatory authorities