Non-Op Landman

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Landman to oversee our non-operated program in the Williston Basin. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, A&D experience, be self-motivated, be creative in problem solving, organized, and foster strong working relationships. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills to drive value from our non-operated asset. This role will work closely with our Corporate Planning, Accounting, Non-op Subsurface, and operated Land teams to ensure success in our non-operated endeavors. Level and salary commensurate with experience. This position is located in Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Essential Job Functions

• Acquire, trade, and divest company assets to consolidate holdings in areas of interest.
• Negotiate, draft, and interpret various types of land contracts including JOA’s, acreage trades, assignments, unit agreements, confidentiality agreements, and regulatory agreements.
• Write and negotiate contracts while managing contractual matters associated with the Chord asset base for non-operated assets.
• Collaborate with Land, Business Development, Subsurface, Legal, and other teams on all activity related to Land negotiations.
• Lead internal Land team communication between Land Tech, Lease Records, and Division Order Analysts.
• Conduct title research, and other land-related due diligence support for non-operated acquisitions and divestitures.
• Maintain accurate records of non-operated land transactions and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with non-operated external stakeholders, operated landmen, subsurface counterparts, and regulatory agencies.
• Research and report the company’s ownership position, competitor activity, potential legal issues, or other matters for the purpose of decision making and strategic planning

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Six years previous landman experience in a land department of an unconventional E&P company
• A fundamental understanding of exploration and exploitation procedures
• Familiarity with land management systems and proficiency in core office applications (word processing, database, spreadsheets, E-mail, mapping packages)
• Strong  presentation and negotiation skills
• Display a professional, energetic, enthusiastic and participative attitude towards the team's goals and objectives
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong excel and software skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company 
• Willingness to travel 10-15% of time
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management from an accredited four-year university
• Certification/minor in land management or a related field
• Experience with ARC GIS
• Experience with the Enertia System
• Experience and skillset regarding efficient management of large data sets and automation of same
• Experience in Marcellus or Williston Basins

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.