ConocoPhillips · 2 days ago
Surface Land Negotiator- Kenedy, TX
ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, focused on the development of crude oil and natural gas. The Surface Land Negotiator will work closely with an Asset Team to make land decisions and influence the development of company assets, requiring effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Negotiate strategic transactions to acquire, trade, and/or divest, surface real estate, and rights of way, including document drafting, negotiations, title review and closing
Prepare financial and market analysis of properties for purchase or lease
Lead survey crews to plat road and pad locations for permitting
Ensure contractual compliance with surface provisions in oil and gas leases
Acquire rights to build facilities and infrastructure for oil and gas offtake
Acquire water rights to supply drilling and completion operations
Obtain road and driveway permits from local, state, and federal authorities
Assess ambitious market rates and negotiate surface damages with landowners
Title review and curative for acquisition of surface rights
Utilize software such as Quorum, SAP, Generwell, OnBase, Wellview, and ArcGIS
Represent ConocoPhillips in dealing with outside operators, co-owners, private landowners, and local, state and Federal Government entities
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in the United States
1 or more years of Land negotiation or related experience in the oil and gas industry
Basic level proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, or other technical related discipline or foreign equivalent
4 or more years of Land negotiation or related experience in the oil and gas industry
1 or more years of experience with various types of software packages used for Land functions (e.g., Quorum, SAP, Generwell, OnBase, Wellview, ArcGIS, etc.)
1 or more years of experience in project planning, project and acquisition economics, commercial evaluation, and various commercial deal structures
1 or more years of experience negotiating, drafting, and understanding of surface right agreements
Solves difficult problems independently
Effectively communicates and partners collaboratively
Proven knowledge sharing skills, including mentorship
Ability to effectively communicate accurate Land recommendations to management and anticipates problems and questions
Strong written/oral communication skills
Innovative and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement
Strong interpersonal skills required with the ability to establish/manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Displays integrity and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
Initiative to drive positive performance and achieve results
Effectively responds to challenges and demands
Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
Company
ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is an oil and gas exploration and production company in the energy industry that promotes health and environmental safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-09-19Post Ipo Equity
1998-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan Lance
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan M Lance
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-25
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