Senior Landman

Senior LandmanEckard Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Senior Landman to serve as a key member of the Land Department, supporting a broad range of land, acquisition, and operational initiatives across the company. While this position's primary focus will be the management and growth of the company's non-operated asset portfolio, the successful candidate will also play an important role in acquisitions, operated assets, and strategic projects as the company continues to expand.Working closely with executive management, engineering, geology, accounting, legal, and business development teams, this individual will provide senior-level land support across multiple disciplines and contribute to the continued growth of the company's operated and non-operated businesses.The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-motivated land professional with strong technical knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to independently manage a diverse range of land responsibilities. This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalized, acquisition-focused company actively deploying capital, expanding its non-op & operated business, and executing on a long-term growth strategy.Location: Allen, TX (Full-Time, In-Office)ResponsibilitiesServe as a senior member of the Land Department supporting non-operated assets, acquisitions, operated properties, and strategic land initiativesAssist with the company's non-operated asset portfolio, including ownership matters, well proposals, JOAs, AFEs, title issues, and operator relationshipsSupport acquisitions and divestitures through land due diligence, title review, contract negotiation, and transaction executionAssist with operated asset development, leasing programs, drilling projects, and future operational growth initiativesDraft, review, and negotiate JOAs, farm-ins, AMIs, purchase and sale agreements, assignments, unit designations, and other land-related contractsNegotiate oil and gas leases, assignments, farm-ins, easements, surface agreements, and other land contractsReview, analyze, and cure title issues associated with acquisitions, development projects, and existing assetsCoordinate closely with engineering, geology, accounting, regulatory, legal, and business development teams to support company objectivesAssist in managing outside land brokers, title attorneys, and contract land personnelPrepare regulatory filings, applications, and supporting documentation as requiredBuild and maintain strong relationships with operators, mineral owners, industry partners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholdersAssist with special projects and strategic business initiatives as neededQualificationsBachelor's degree required8+ years of in-house land experience with an exploration and production companyProven experience and senior-level knowledge of title and regulatory environments in TX (Permian Basin)Strong understanding of non-operated asset management, oil and gas acquisitions, title, leasing, curative, and development operationsExperience supporting operated drilling programs and development projects is preferredProven experience negotiating leases, JOAs, farm-ins, assignments, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and other oil and gas contractsExperience managing land brokers, outside counsel, and contract land personnelExcellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skillsAbility to independently manage multiple projects while collaborating across multiple business disciplinesEntrepreneurial mindset with a high level of initiative, ownership, and accountabilityProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and WordRegistered Professional Landman (RPL) or Certified Professional Landman (CPL) designation is preferredCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salaryLong-term incentive participation9/80 work scheduleMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and Teladoc benefits401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Gym membershipRelocation assistance may be available for the right candidate