Senior Land Negotiator - Midland, TX
ConocoPhillipsAbout the role
Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
ConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. The transformational acquisitions of Concho Resources Inc. and Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific positions in the Delaware and Midland Basins in 2021 further strengthened the company’s position in the Permian Basin. At year-end 2024, the company held over 1 million total net acres in the Permian Basin.During 2024, net production averaged 775 MBOED.
Position Overview
ConocoPhillips is seeking a seasoned Land Negotiator to join our dynamic Permian Basin team. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will shape strategic land decisions and directly influence the development of our assets across the Permian Basin. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with engineering, geology, legal, regulatory, and surface land professionals to unlock value and drive responsible growth.
This position offers the opportunity to lead complex negotiations, manage high-value contracts, and represent ConocoPhillips in interactions with landowners, government agencies, and industry partners. If you’re a skilled communicator, strategic thinker, and passionate about land management in the energy sector, we invite you to bring your experience to a company that values integrity, innovation, and long-term career development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for strategic acquisitions, trades, and divestitures of undeveloped and developed leasehold.
Draft, review, and manage complex oil and gas agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal, ethical, and corporate standards.
Collaborate with legal counsel and land brokers to clear title for drilling and division order purposes.
Maintain and monitor oil and gas contracts to ensure alignment with corporate policies and industry regulations.
Prepare and submit filings to state and federal agencies, including Communitization Agreements, Plans of Development, and location exceptions.
Represent ConocoPhillips in external engagements with operators, co-owners, landowners, and government entities.
Provide strategic land recommendations to leadership, anticipating challenges and offering proactive solutions.
Success Profile
To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right.
Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.
Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.
Qualifications
Basic Requirement
Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.
3 or more years of land negotiation experience in the oil and gas industry.
1 or more years of in-house land negotiation experience.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word).
Preferred Requirements
Experience with land management software (e.
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