Landman

Company Description:

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC is a prominent operator in the DJ Basin of Colorado and Wyoming. With operations dating back to 2015, Bison currently manages over 200,000 net acres, 400 wells, and approximately 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent production per day. Committed to environmental sustainability and community welfare, Bison is a key player in the oil and gas industry, known for its responsible practices. As one of the largest private companies in the DJ Basin, Bison prioritizes efficient and conscientious operations.

Why this role matters to our organization:

The Landman role is critical to the success of our company as it contributes to the management and development of our oil and gas assets. The Landman plays a pivotal role in fostering our development program, overseeing leasing programs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Their work is integral to the execution of our development strategies and goals.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assist in the management, oversight, and maintenance of Bison’s subsurface land position.
• Interact with and provide operations and geoscience groups with land support and information critical to evaluating the development of Bison’s leasehold and mineral position.
• Draft and distribute well proposals, land-related contracts (including JOAs, Farm-Ins/Farm-Outs, Exchange Agreements, etc.), and State/Federal forms for regulatory compliance.
• Examine and cure drilling and division order title opinion requirements and manage brokers and attorneys in title and curative matters as appropriate.
• Prepare, submit, and present applications and associated land testimony related to permitting, spacing/density, and pooling for commission hearings.
• Lead and manage leasing programs, ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational efficiency.
• Negotiate and make recommendations regarding oil and gas leases, mineral transactions, and associated documents to expand and maintain Bison’s leasehold and mineral footprint.
• Review and address complex title concerns related to leasing and ongoing development programs, providing guidance and direction as needed.
• Work with Land Administration, asset teams and land support personnel to maintain Bison’s land records system.
• Develop and execute processes and procedures surrounding asset and lease obligations.
• Serve as landowner and mineral owner point of contact for communication and resolution of key issues or questions before, during and after execution of Bison’s development program.
• Perform other Land related duties as required.

Core Competencies: 

• Subsurface Land Position Management

• Leasing Program Management

• Contract Negotiation

• Title Review and Curative

• Document Drafting and Distribution

• Regulatory Compliance

• Commission Hearing Support

• Stakeholder Communication 

• Mineral Transaction Management 

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• 5 years of in-house experience working as a landman at an operator, with a proven track record of success.

• Experience with tasks related to a development program, including spacing, pooling, and communitization.

• Strong understanding of oil and gas leases, JOAs, farmouts, PSAs, and other oil and gas contracts.

• Direct leasing and lease negotiation experience, with a demonstrated ability to drive successful outcomes.

• Experience managing land brokers on leasing projects, demonstrating leadership and collaboration skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• 10 years of in-house experience working as a landman at an operator

• Registered Professional Landman (RPL) or Certified Professional Landman (CPL)

Other Requirements: 

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening

• Ability to legally work in the US without sponsorship 

Compensation: 

Compensation amount for this role is targeted at $95,200 - $152,300 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above. 

Top Benefits & Perks: 

As a member of Bison, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: Bison offers multiple medical plans to choose from. One plan premiums are covered at 100% for employee and dependents
• Dental Plan: Bison covers premiums for dental plans for employees and dependents. 
• Vision plans. 
• HSA with per pay period Bison contribution.
• Multiple FSA plans.
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by Bison. 
• 401k plan: Bison matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation. 
• Paid Time Off. 
• Paid Volunteer Day. 
• Sick Time.
• Onsite Gyms.
• Cellphone reimbursement. 

Location:

This position is located in Denver, CO. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered, however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location. No relocation or travel assistance will be provided by the Company for this position. 

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein employee may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered. 

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position. 

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Typical work hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every other Friday. Employee must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations. 

Disclaimer: 

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice. 

Hiring Practices:

Bison is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR Manager at careers@bisonog.com.