What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landman Leasing Agent position at Percheron, LLC?
The purpose of this position is to perform land-related activities for oil and gas exploration and development, including, but not limited to oil and gas leasing, mineral purchasing, title curative, well-staking, waterline and well line easement acquisition, and ingress/egress at drilling locations
- Responsible for researching, negotiating and acquiring land agreements for the purpose of oil and gas exploration, production and development that meet the organization's goals.
- Search for and determines various land ownership interests, including, but not limited to, mineral ownership and the locations of such owners. .
- Work within the parameters set by the client insofar as negotiation terms.
- Draft contracts required to satisfy client requirements.
- Prepare adequate daily activity reports and special landman reports relative to complex negotiations, damage settlements, and/or title curative instruments. May work in the office or in the field.
- Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.
- Serve as liaison with the landowner on ownership, rights, damage claims, and access issues.
- Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
- Maintain up-to-date status with the Project Manager or client to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
- At least three (3) years of related professional sales/business experience or a degree in Energy Land Management is required.
- Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminology, and real property acquisition policies and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements.
- Proficient in utilizing MS Office products and databases, performing online research, and reading and understanding maps.
- Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work independently, plan and adhere to a schedule, and report progress timely.
- Must be ethical and honest in dealings with landowners, clients, and the company.
- Must be proficient in understanding the conveyance of real property.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
- Exercise good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Must be a member in good standing with the American Association of Professional Landmen (“AAPL”).
- Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
- Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with the manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
- Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.
