Associate Landman - JDH Capital

Assists with the land responsibilities associated with mineral/royalty acquisition with the close supervision and mentoring of a Division Landman or Land Manager.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

- Negotiates, drafts, reviews, and amends agreements, conveyances, letters, and other contracts, subject to Vice President or Division Landman approval.

- Interacts with and manages various problems with mineral owners, brokers, and third parties.

- Reviews, evaluates, and assimilates newly acquired properties for development opportunities.

- Advises and coordinates with other departments as to development of properties.

- Investigates and approves title requirements for mineral acquisition.

- Coordinates with outside Landmen on acquisition of minerals and agreements from mineral owners.

- Manages and tracks acquisition, closing, and post-closing processes.

- Administers payment for new mineral purchases and confirms associated documentation for accuracy.

- Prepares prospect summary report for acquisition/divestment purposes.

- Reviews and monitors development of all company properties.

- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.

- Supports company vision and mission.

- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

- Houston Office based with no remote working options.

Other Job Responsibilities:

- Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

- Three (3) years of progressively responsible training as a Land Tech or entry-level Landman with an established oil and gas company.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision.

- Outstanding organizational skills. Working knowledge of oil and gas laws, rules, and regulations of the respective state.

- Working knowledge of geology, engineering, accounting, and regulatory responsibilities as they apply to the oil and gas industry. Excellent negotiation skills with intra/inter-company personnel.

Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:

- Required: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

- Preferred: SAP, Quorum, ArcGIS, and Power BI

Educational Requirements:

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business from an accredited four-year university or college.

- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Land/Energy Management from an accredited four-year university.