Senior Land Negotiator

Entity: Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Lead Land Negotiator with a growth mind set and track record of extraordinary delivery in a dynamic work environment. You will work with a regionally specific surface and subsurface land team in the Eagle Ford and collaborate with other disciplines including Finance, Geoscience, Reservoir Engineering, Operations and Midstream to deliver on key business metrics as part of an active multi-rig drilling program and ensure all contractual obligations are maintained and advise the team on ongoing requirements under existing agreements. Role will report directly to the Land Supervisor, Eagle Ford.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides mentorship and advice to a multi-discipline subsurface team in the development of prospect and play access in the Eagle Ford
• Develops relationships within the oil and gas industry to facilitate partnering and trade opportunities.
• Actively participates in the areas of deal development, deal structure, negotiations and the drafting of commercial oil and gas agreements including farm-outs/farm-ins, joint operating agreements, development agreements, oil and gas leases, and assignments.
• Ensures that commercial transactions are documented and communicated internally to ensure production and reserves are accurately and timely accounted for within the hydrocarbon value chain.
• Manages and coordinates field brokerage work including title and related negotiations and activities.
• Delivers timely drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration and/or development groups.
• Understand and analyse sophisticated issues, using data analytics where possible, to identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, communicates with clarity and integrity, and understands the need for constant and consistent dialog.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and team working skills.
• Acts as a change agent within the business to promote growth and continuous process improvement

Essential Experience and Education

• BBA or BS in Petroleum Land Management/Energy Management, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of in-house subsurface land negotiations experience. AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred.
• Experience working in the Eagle Ford, with a comprehensive understanding of its unique land, title, and operational challenges is preferred.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex Eagle Ford leases and related development agreements preferred.

Desirable Criteria

• Foster an environment of safety first operations
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker; who actively seeks opportunities and solutions
• Demonstrated use of IMPACT principles:

I - Innovated: Learns from new ideas and applies solutions to add value.

M - Motivated: Overcomes obstacles with an intense desire to succeed.

P - Performance Driven: Makes value-based decisions involving measured risk to deliver business objectives.

A - Accountable: Takes responsibility and ownership of business performance.

C - Collaborative: Shares knowledge and works together for the good of L48.

T - Trustworthy: Keeps commitments, listens to others and authentically supports change necessary to achieve our Path to Premier.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

How much do we pay (Base) $145,000-$170,000. Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please  contact us .

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