Marathon Oil Company seeks a Houston-based Land Professional to work as part of its Bakken Land Team. The successful candidate will preferably have a minimum of Eight (8) years Land experience demonstrating strong knowledge in the following areas: oil and gas exploration and development operations; lease and contract negotiations; title opinion analysis and curative; managing land owner and working interest owner relationships. North Dakota and Tribal land experience is preferred for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate, prepare and review a variety of Land contracts including oil and gas leases, assignments, joint operating agreements, farm-in/farm-out agreements, production sharing agreements, miscellaneous letter agreements, AMI’s, etc., and administer their compliance.
- Manage a dynamic company-operated drilling schedule with multiple rigs and ensure complete land readiness in all aspects including contingencies and acceleration of rig program.
- Review title opinions and secure necessary curative documents. Assist the Division Order group with initial ownership set up and participate in monthly status of wells reviews.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to land related issues.
- Manage OBO proposals and participate in internal reviews for same. Conduct external negotiations representing the recommendations of the asset team.
- Research Marathon’s acreage position and contracts to assist in well preparation and reviewing outside proposals.
- Review lease terms and provide recommendations for lease cancellations, renewals, and rental obligations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products and other land related programs such as ARC GIS, SAP and Quorum to perform routine Land related tasks in area of responsibility.
- Actively participate in relevant meetings and apprise management regarding strategic land Issues. Make presentations to Marathon management as well as potential working interest owners. Assist and participate with Engineers, Geologists and Drilling team in the planning and preparation of the asset team’s drilling program.
- Maintain intimate knowledge of Marathon’s acreage inventory and land positions in assigned areas and monitor competitor activity and land position. Provide information for new development opportunities and offer strategic Land input, as appropriate.
- Proactively seek business opportunities in areas of interest to Marathon. Build rapport with lessors, Tribal leaders, government officials and industry counterparts to enhance our commitment to be the operator of choice.
- Support Marathon’s Corporate Development initiatives, as directed.
Qualifications:
- Degree: Bachelors required
- Major Discipline: PLM, Energy Management/Commerce, Business preferred
Experience Required:
- Minimum of Eight (8) years of experience preferred in Exploration and/or Production Land activities.
- In-house Land experience preferred.
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. With a material position in four of the best oil-rich U.S. resource plays in different stages of development, we offer a variety of career opportunities, whether you’re a recent college graduate or an experienced professional. You’ll have the tools to develop and refine the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Marathon Oil Company will take the necessary action to ensure that applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or other protected status under applicable employment law.
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