ConocoPhillips

Intern, Land Negotiator 2026

Intern, Land Negotiator 2026
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LocationHouston
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

- World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business

- SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork

- Operations in 13 countries

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary Position Overview Description

As a Land Negotiator Intern, you will be assigned to an asset team within the Land Organization. You will be exposed to many phases of mineral and surface land work including deal negotiation, contract drafting, due diligence, and decision support for Land and business unit management. You will be responsible for lease, contract, and ownership analysis. In addition, you will receive cross-functional training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills you have acquired in college or through your work experiences.

The work will develop you technically and professionally. You'll have a Land Negotiator mentor and a buddy to help you adjust to ConocoPhillips' corporate environment.

Assignments will typically be at our sites located in Houston, Texas or Midland, Texas. Typical length of our internships varies from 10 to 12 weeks based on the project and your availability.

Responsibilities may include:

- Completing projects targeted to experience level, working with mentor and other land staff, and presenting the results to Lower 48 Land Management

- Exposure to surface or subsurface agreement negotiations, contract drafting, and due diligence

- Assisting with acquiring, trading, or divesting surface or subsurface rights

- Working with legal counsel on various issues including clearing title for drilling and division order purposes

- Collaborating with numerous internal functions such as engineering, geology, finance, and accounting

- Representing ConocoPhillips in dealing with co-owners, mineral owners, surface owners, and local, state, and federal government entities


Basic/Required:

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution

- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher (MBA or JD/LL.M.) in Business Administration with a focus in Energy Commerce, Energy Management, Energy Law, Petroleum Land Management, other related field, or foreign equivalent

- Current level in college: Freshman through Senior or Graduate Student

- Expected graduation date: Fall 2026 through Spring/Fall 2029

- Available for internship start mid-late May 2026

- Available for a minimum of 10 continuous weeks


Preferred:

- Willing to work in either of these locations: Houston, TX or Midland, TX

- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

- Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results

- Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business

- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right

All interested candidates must complete an online application at the ConocoPhillips Careers website to be considered for an interview. ConocoPhillips will conduct on-campus interviews at various U.S. universities during the

Fall of 2025

. If your application progresses to the interview stage, your interview will be scheduled either on campus—if we are conducting interviews at your school—or directly with a recruiter if we are not visiting your campus. To find out if and when we will be visiting your campus, please check with your university’s career services office.

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions, attaching your resume with transcripts, and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of

October 31, 2025. Apply By:

Oct 31, 2025

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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