Staff Landman

About the role

The Staff Landman will provide commercial support to the Southwest Business Unit, working with minimal supervision to maximize asset value through organic growth. This individual will partner closely with the Sr. Land Manager, Land Director, and the technical Resource Expansion team to develop and execute commercial strategies. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, exposure to multiple basins, and a demonstrable track record of facilitating commercial, business development, and exploration initiatives across multiple basins, with a focus on Texas and New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and negotiate commercial and business‑related terms related to due diligence for the acquisition and/or divestment of assets within the assigned geographic area.
• Facilitate and manage land‑related activities including lease acquisition, trade negotiations, and contract preparation and administration.
• Interpret and negotiate contract terms and conditions associated with the acquisition, development, and/or divestiture of real property.
• Develop leasing/acquisition strategies in collaboration with other technical disciplines.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer agreements on exploration activities, including assignments, trade agreements, joint‑venture agreements, participation agreements, farm‑ins, farm‑outs, and confidentiality agreements.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with all stakeholders; conduct business with the highest ethical standards and ensure safety of all people associated with SM facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typical education: B.B.A. degree in Energy Management, Land Management, or another business discipline; Certified Professional Landman status preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry work experience.

Skills

• Advanced ability to apply extensive and diversified knowledge of land principles, expert techniques, and theory extensions.
• Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations.
• Advanced understanding of land‑management principles, including negotiations, contracts, leasing, and titles (e.g., oil and gas leases, curative documents, surface/mineral permits, commercial transactions).
• Advanced skill in negotiating, constructing, and presenting commercial and business contracts and leases.
• Advanced understanding of exploration, development, and acquisition/divestiture economic metrics, evaluation methods, and risk analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of land and technical (engineering and geotechnical) aspects of multiple basins/resource plays within the Lower 48, especially Texas and New Mexico.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), AI applications, and industry software such as QLS & AFE Navigator, Enverus, and other industry intelligence resources.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including variable pay.
• Health‑care coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• Protection coverage.
• Time‑off and leave programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Allowances connected to specific work situations.

Schedule

1‑week in‑office rotation.