What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landman III position at Continental Resources, Inc.?
Job Summary
Journey-level Landman position requiring moderate supervision, a strong proactive approach with the utmost degree of independence, professionalism, and dependability with strong leadership, negotiating, communication, organizational and attention to detail skills, and a comprehensive understanding of land, legal, and oil & gas industry principles, processes and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting all land work including obtaining and evaluating land data (i.e., records, titles, abstracts, etc.) on the availability of land and/or leases for acquisition, development, and/or divestiture.
- Secures the examinations of titles, resolves defects, and settles damage claims.
- May also be responsible for making recommendations on dry hole contributions, farm-ins, farm-outs, and other exploration activities, as well as maintaining producing leases and co-owner relationships.
- Proficient in all aspects of land management.
- Demonstrated negotiating skills and ability to assist in developing leasing strategies.
- Fully competent to perform standard job tasks.
- Requires a solid understanding of standard principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- Usually successful in negotiating in Continental’s favor
- Understands elements of legal principles
- Elements of a Contract
- Does a good job of incorporating basic tax and economic considerations into trades.
- Recognizes routine “pitfalls” and appropriately adjusts trades to protect the company’s interests.
- Frequently uses input from interdepartmental experts to effectively represent corporate strategies and policies.
- Proficient in daily activities involving current regulatory body
- Proficient in all interest calculations
- Can incorporate various Conveyances and Severances into types of deal structures and negotiations with limited supervision
- Maintains an open, honest communication network with members of the workgroup and local management. Knows industry contacts within the area of responsibility.
- Judgment is adequate in normal situations only.
- Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Landman.
- An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, and stooping.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
