Administrative Landman

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Full Time Tyler, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary, Full Time

Department:
Land Department

Location:

Tyler

Salary:
Based upon level of experience

The position of Administrative Landman will be in Mewbourne Oil Company’s Tyler, Texas corporate office. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining ownership decks, processing ownership transfers, proposing subsequent operations, drafting assignments, and conducting leasehold acreage reviews. This role works closely with Land, Accounting, and Legal to ensure accurate revenue distribution and compliance.

Title & Ownership Analysis

• Analyze leases, contracts, deeds, assignments, and title opinions to determine ownership.
• Conduct leasehold ownership reviews prior to recompletions, plugging, and acreage trades.
• Identify curative requirements and resolve ownership discrepancies.

Division of Interest & Accounting Coordination

• Set up and maintain division of interest decks.
• Coordinate with Revenue and JIB Accounting to process ownership changes.
• Manage suspense accounts and lead ownership reconciliation efforts.
• Revise decks after payouts and conduct shut-in reviews.

Agreements & Operational Support

• Draft assignments, joint operating agreements, letter agreements, and wellbore farmout agreements.
• Propose workovers and subsequent operations to industry partners.
• Provide guidance to Accounting, Land, and Legal teams on title and ownership matters.

• Working knowledge of title examination and curative practices in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate complex title matters clearly.
• Proficient in calculating and verifying all ownership interests.
• Excellent judgment in resolving title and payment disputes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and high accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of landman experience or other industry-related experience.
• A strong understanding of real property and probate laws in New Mexico, Texas, or Oklahoma is preferred.
• Experience using Quorum or similar oil and gas software systems.

Mewbourne Oil Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Mewbourne Oil Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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