Senior Land Negotiator

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bpx energy a major oil and gas producer in the United States leverages its expertise in unconventional gas including shale to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

As part of BP a global industry leader we foster a high-energy high-intensity environment built on accountability collegiality innovation and empowerment. At bpx we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration continuous improvement and inclusion are valued.

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

The Land Negotiator is primarily responsible for securing access to oil and gas rights in support of the exploration and development of hydrocarbons.

• provides guidance and advice to a multi-discipline sub-surface team in the development of prospect and play access in the Haynesville in East Texas and North Louisiana.
• 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 farmouts/farmins 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.
• is able to timely deliver drill-ready projects in coordination with internal exploration and/or development groups.
• is able to understand and analyze complex issues using data analytics where possible to identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome.
• has exceptional communication skills communicates with clarity and integrity and understands the need for constant and consistent dialog.
• has good interpersonal communication (oral and written) and teamworking skills.
• acts as a change agent within the business to promote growth and continuous process improvement

• BBA or BS in Petroleum Land Management/Energy Management business or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of in-house subsurface land negotiations experience. AAPL member required; RL RPL or CPL preferred.
• Experience drafting negotiating and interpreting leases and agreements preferred.
• North Louisiana experience preferred.

• 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 BPX.

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

How much do we pay (Base)

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.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer

Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B TN etc.)

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

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status socioeconomic status neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning veteran status or disability with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps 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 processpleasecontact us.

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