What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Representative III or Senior position at Williams Companies?
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As a Land Representative III / Senior Land Representative, you will support the protection, acquisition, negotiation, and management of land and property rights for pipelines and facilities. You will work closely with landowners, legal counsel, company partners, and external stakeholders to support projects while providing excellent customer service and resolving complex land-related issues. The ability to influence others, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization are keys to success.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Negotiates, acquires, and manages land and property rights for pipelines and facilities
- Meets with landowners, local leaders, and stakeholders to negotiate easements, purchase agreements, and other land-related rights
- Supports maintenance, operations, relocation, abandonment, and growth capital projects
- Prepares and manages project budgets
- Conducts market research and analyzes economic conditions, real estate developments, and land transactions
- Collaborates with legal counsel to prepare and maintain contracts, title reports, legal descriptions, and other land-related documents
- Provides guidance and support to project teams on land-related matters
- Mentors other land team members and contract support personnel
- Represents the company in public meetings, hearings, and external stakeholder interactions as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Land Representative III
- Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of six (6) years' experience in oil and gas industry, land, real estate, or legal
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business or related field; Senior Right of Way Professional certification
Senior Land Representative
- Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in oil and gas industry, land, real estate, or legal
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business or related field; Senior Right of Way Professional certification
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills
- Demonstrates ability to prepare, interpret, and negotiate contracts
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Level Placement Considerations: Candidates will be considered for either the Land Representative III or Senior Land Representative level based on their experience, demonstrated skills, scope of responsibility, and overall qualifications.
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- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
- Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $40,303 - $63,284