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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 15 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.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Permian Overview

ConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. Across New Mexico and Texas, the company holds conventional positions in the Northwest Shelf and Central Basin Platform, and an unconventional position in the Delaware Basin. At year-end 2020, the company held about 750 thousand net acres across the basin, with net production of 85 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. ConocoPhillips is committed to being an innovative and environmentally responsible operator, and the new technologies and practices that it is using in this area exemplify that.

In January 2021, ConocoPhillips completed the acquisition of Concho Resources Inc., greatly expanding the company’s position in the Permian Basin. The addition of 550,000 net acres complements the company’s position in the Delaware and Midland Basins and created a sizeable Permian presence.

Description

If you are selected as the Land Negotiator, you will have a firm understanding of the impact of commercial Land decisions and perform complex non-routine assignments. Your responsibilities may involve many phases of land work including, deal negotiation, contract writing and due diligence. Your role will work closely with an Asset Team of Engineering, Financial, Surface Land, HSE, Supply Chain, and Geo professionals, providing Land direction in the development of your geographic area of responsibility.

Your position will be expected to communicate effectively and partner reciprocally, in a team environment including frequent interaction with private landowners, attorneys, other operators, and local, state and federal agencies.

Responsibilities may include:

• Acquiring, trading, and divesting undeveloped and developed leasehold.
• Drafting, amending, and interpreting complex oil and gas leases.
• Drafting farmouts, farmins, lease exchanges, JV’s and other similar agreements affecting undeveloped and developed leasehold.
• Working with legal counsel to clear title for drilling and division order purposes.
• Writing, negotiating and review of contracts and the management of contractual matters, that ensure accuracy as well as compliance with corporate guidelines, legal requirements, ethics and industry standards.
• Preparing and submitting various state and federal filings, including annual plans of development, commercial well filings, unit expansion applications, location exceptions, commingling applications, etc., and company representation at state hearings.
• Represent ConocoPhillips in dealing with partners, private landowners, and local, state and Federal Government entities.

Qualifications

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, related business discipline or other technical related discipline or foreign equivalent
• 3+ years of in-house land related experience in oil and gas industry

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree (MBA, JD, etc.) with a focus on Energy Management or Energy Commerce.
• Experience with various types of software packages used for Land functions (e.g., QLS, ArcGIS,)
• Solves difficult problems with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge sharing skills, including mentorship
• Ability to express sound solutions and ideas to management with minimal preparation and readily anticipates problems and questions.
• Direct experience negotiating, drafting and understanding of mineral and surface right agreements
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, project and acquisition economics, commercial evaluation and alternative business structures
• Strong written/oral communication skills essential with the ability to exhibit flexibility and innovation, spontaneously think/respond quickly and be persistent
• Strong social skills required with the ability to establish/maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Displays integrity and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what’s right
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Responds inventively, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of September 9, 2021.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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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