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The broad scope of responsibilities will include the facilitation of all land-related activity within select OXY Business Units or Business Development. The Business Unit Land Negotiator positions will include frequent interaction with the BLM, Forest Service, and private landowners; acquiring oil and gas leases as needed; analysis, negotiation and preparation of various agreements, including leases, farmouts, term assignments and operating agreements; drilling wells-including analyzing title opinions and securing needed curative; active input and participation in the decision making process of various projects; and coordinating the activity of field landmen when needed. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong knowledge and application of land and negotiating principles, theories and concepts; and have a wide understanding of how Land interacts, advises and collaborates with geoscience, engineering, operations, legal, regulatory and other professional groups. The successful candidates will be located in Houston, TX.
The Business Development Land Negotiator positions will include attending and reporting out from data rooms, handling all aspects of due diligence and drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong knowledge and application of land and negotiating principles, theories and concepts; and have a wide understanding of how Land interacts, advises and collaborates with geoscience, engineering, operations, legal, regulatory and other professional groups in the acquisition process.
Land Negotiator positions are also available that will report to the VP of Land in Houston, TX. Candidates will need to have similar experience as noted above and meet the criteria under Required Qualifications.  Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business or a related field
- 5+ years of in-house, broad-based working experience in traditional operations or Business Development Landman/Land Negotiator roles, or other relevant experience
- Permian Basin, Mid-Continent, Rockies, California or South Texas experience preferred
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and reach closure within established timeframes
- Excellent verbal/written communication, organization and time management skills Excellent business skills and strong ethics
- Possess strong negotiation skills as well as experience recognizing, analyzing, and resolving difficult negotiating situations
- Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary group to achieve project related goals
- Have understanding of applicable county, state and federal regulatory rules and procedures
- Strong ability to work effectively and coordinate activities with other groups in field operations offices, and with other Land Negotiators in Houston
- Strong PC skills, including MS Office Suite
Additional Qualifications:
- AAPL and/or local Landman Association memberships, as well as having CPL status, are pluses, but not required
*LI-ED Employment Type: PERMANENT
Hours: FULLTIME
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