Landman

About the role

Formentera Operations, LLC is seeking an experienced Landman to lead the acquisition and maintenance of properties, negotiate and interpret agreements and contracts, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong analytical skills and deep industry knowledge, capable of solving problems independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and negotiate land-related documents, including oil and gas leases, amendments, assignments, joint operating agreements, trade agreements, farmout agreements, pooling agreements, right-of-way agreements, and title curative instruments.
• Communicate contractual terms and ownership positions to internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Compile and organize in-house title information to support clear assessment of ownership and identify/resolve title issues to ensure clean and marketable records.
• Oversee brokers and contract landmen to ensure accuracy and efficiency in land-related activities.
• Collaborate with accounting to manage the land budget, ensuring accurate tracking, coding, and booking of land-related expenses in alignment with internal financial controls.
• Perform A&D duties as necessary, including due diligence, integration, and data migration.
• Leverage technology to streamline land workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance the quality and efficiency of work product output.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Key Competencies

• Familiarity with land-related documents, including oil and gas leases, title documents, joint operating agreements, and trade agreements.
• Strong negotiation abilities for dealing with landowners, joint venture partners, and potential collaborators.
• Familiarity with the life cycle of oil and gas wells.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication, both written and digital, with internal and external parties.
• Prior experience working with landowners, joint venture partners, and government agencies.
• Ability to multi-task, apply attention to detail, and oversee projects requiring direct supervision.
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Enverus online applications and the RRC website.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Windows suite applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university; degree from an accredited AAPL program preferred.
• AAPL membership; RPL or CPL certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive in-house land experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to travel when required (less than 10%).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• 100% employer-covered health insurance premiums.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.