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7/1/2026 Senior Landman Dallas - Texas Oil/Gas

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Senior Landman
Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule | Relocation Assistance Available


Walker Elliott is partnering with a well-capitalized, growing upstream oil & gas operator (Dallas, TX) seeking an experienced Senior Landman to join its team. This is an opportunity to become part of a lean, collaborative organization where Land plays a highly visible role in supporting active drilling programs, acquisitions, and long-term asset development.

This position will be responsible for managing leasehold across Texas onshore assets, supporting multiple drilling rigs, working closely with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, and Legal teams, and helping preserve and expand the company's leasehold position. The company offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and protect the company's leasehold position across Texas onshore assets by monitoring obligations, drilling commitments, and contract compliance.
  • Negotiate oil and gas leases, surface agreements, and other land-related contracts in support of ongoing development activities.
  • Coordinate title review and work directly with outside title attorneys to resolve title issues ahead of drilling operations.
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, and Legal teams to ensure land matters are addressed efficiently and projects remain on schedule.
  • Support an active drilling program by providing timely land guidance for multiple rigs operating simultaneously.
  • Maintain relationships with mineral owners, partners, and regulatory agencies while serving as a key point of contact for land-related matters.
  • Assist with acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence efforts, and other strategic projects as needed.
  • Mentor junior land staff and contribute to continuous improvement of land processes and workflows.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required. Petroleum Land Management, Energy Commerce, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • In-house upstream E&P land experience.
  • Texas onshore experience is required.
  • Experience supporting multiple active drilling rigs and fast-paced development programs.
  • Experience working directly with Texas regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
  • Demonstrated experience directing outside title attorneys from an operational perspective, including title review and curative prior to drilling.
  • Strong understanding of leasehold management, title analysis, ownership, drilling obligations, and oil & gas agreements.
  • Experience negotiating leases, contracts, and other land-related agreements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Well-capitalized upstream operator with an active development program and long-term growth strategy.
  • Highly visible role with direct interaction across executive leadership, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, and Legal.
  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Full-time position with relocation assistance available.
  • Outstanding benefits package, including company-paid medical coverage for employees and children, generous 401(k) match, wellness programs, paid vacation based on experience, and additional company-paid insurance benefits.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to resumes@walker-elliott.com or apply online.

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