What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Landman (Entry-Level) position at Purple Land Management?
Are you a driven, adaptable individual ready to launch your career in the land industry? Do you want to be part of a team that values growth, versatility, and forward-thinking leadership? Purple Land Management (PLM) is looking for Associate Landmen with less than one year of experience who are eager to help us grow and shape the future of the energy sector.In this role, you will conduct surface, mineral, and leasehold title research, support acquisitions, and learn how to negotiate with landowners for lease acquisitions. You’ll participate in a comprehensive training program with mentorship from experienced land professionals, giving you the tools to grow into a leader in our industry.This is a full-time role with benefits and a clear path for advancement—perfect for aspiring landmen who are detail-oriented, versatile, and ready to learn.Compensation: Commensurate with experienceCareer Path: Opportunity for promotion based on performance and completion of trainingStart Date: TBDWork Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough research in county records to determine surface and mineral ownership by utilizing online databases or traveling to the local county courthouse to review county records.Maintain professional communication with both internal and external stakeholders.Analyze and document research findings, extracting relevant information for reports to submit to the client.Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities in an environment with shifting timeframes.Negotiate with landowners for the acquisition of rights to energy resourcesContribute to other duties assigned by management and determined by business needs.Mandatory RequirementsBachelor’s degree and/or less than 1 to 12 months of industry-related experienceAbility to meet specific deadlines, daily and weekly, based on current business needsAbility to work with minimal supervisionAbility to communicate professionally with all levels of management and clientsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) or Google (Sheets/Docs)Experience with Adobe AcrobatPreferred Qualifications (Not Required)AAPL membershipCompany DescriptionPurple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.