What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landman position at Crescent?
Crescent Energy is in search of Landman to assist and perform all land functions over a geographical area in support of multi-rig drilling programs and production activities, and inform management on various land, legal, and regulatory matters. This role will be responsible for performing all of the necessary duties related to contracts and titles, surface and subsurface work, and due diligence related to acquisitions and divestitures. To be successful in this position, we are looking for a self-starter who wants to work as a member of a busy team, is interested in learning new skills, and is flexible and adaptable as priorities change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate, create and interpret various contracts such as JOAs, Oil and Gas Leases, ROWs, Farmouts, AMI/Exploration Agreements, Seismic Options, PSAs, Letter Agreements, Surface Use Agreement, Damage Settlements, etc.
- Coordinate/perform/supervise the securing of title work, including abstracts and associated title curative as it relates to surface and mineral ownership
- Interpret, execute and maintain contracts to ensure compliance with obligations
- Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of land management and negotiation
- Assist with complaints, grievance resolutions and other owner disputes and makes recommendations regarding damage claims settlements
- Be proactive in addressing community and stakeholder issues
- Represent the Company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances that may arise during negotiations with landowners and business activities with regulatory agencies
- Coordinate/supervise/perform pre and post-acquisition or sale due diligence/title work and work with other company disciplines and consultants
- Acquire drill sites, easements, surface leases, access roads, frac pits, water use and other rights as needed for drilling and production activities; fee property
- Direct and supervise field personnel such as land brokers, surveyors and other consultants in completing projects such as lease acquisition, title/abstract work, damage settlements, ROW acquisition, etc.
- Communicate internally regarding ongoing projects, prospects, timeline strategy, etc.
- Serve as company liaison with landowners, local, county, state and federal regulatory agencies
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Petroleum Land Management or related, preferred
- 3-15 years of In-House Landman experience, with Texas experience strongly preferred
- RPL/CPL preferred
- Advanced customer service, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve team, department and corporate goals
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting Kimberly Kalsey at Kimberly.Kalsey@crescentenergyco.com.