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Chord Energy

Commercial Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

The Commercial Landman will report to and assist the Land Operations Land Managers on all aspects ... This role requires strong data gathering and analysis, creativity, contract analysis, mapping, and ...

Chord Energy

Senior Landman

Houston, TX · On-site

The Senior Landman will provide land expertise and coordination in order to timely meet the demands ... Write and negotiate contracts while managing contractual matters associated with the Chord assets

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How much do contract landman jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract landman in the United States is $103,583.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract landman?

A Contract Landman is an independent contractor who researches land records, negotiates mineral rights leases, and ensures legal compliance in oil and gas or renewable energy projects. They work with companies to secure drilling rights, analyze property titles, and resolve ownership disputes. Unlike in-house Landmen, Contract Landmen operate on a project basis and may serve multiple clients. Their work is essential for determining land ownership and facilitating energy development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract landman?

To thrive as a Contract Landman, you need expertise in land title research, property negotiations, contract drafting, and knowledge of oil and gas law, typically supported by a degree in land management or related field. Familiarity with land management software, GIS mapping tools, and proficiency with databases and legal documentation systems is important. Strong communication, negotiation, organizational skills, and the ability to build relationships with landowners and stakeholders make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure the successful acquisition and management of land rights, while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and legal compliance for energy or resource projects.

What are some common challenges faced by contract landmen and how can they be managed?

Contract Landmen often encounter challenges such as complex title issues, difficult negotiations with multiple landowners, and rapidly changing project requirements. Successfully navigating these situations requires strong attention to detail, flexibility, and effective communication with both internal teams and property owners. Staying organized and up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes is also crucial in this role. Many Landmen build supportive networks and seek mentorship within the industry, allowing them to share solutions and continue developing their professional skills. Proactively addressing these challenges can help ensure smooth project progress and positive stakeholder relationships.

How do I get a job as a Contract Landman?

To become a Contract Landman, candidates typically need a background in geology, petroleum land management, or a related field, along with knowledge of property rights, leasing, and title research. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions and obtaining certifications such as the Certified Professional Landman (CPL) can improve job prospects. Strong communication skills and proficiency with land management software are also beneficial.
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Infographic showing various Contract Landman job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,583 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Curative Landman - Oklahoma City, OK (Remote)

Purple Land Management

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Purple Land Management is adding curative landmen to an active title curative project covering multiple drilling and spacing units in western Oklahoma (Roger Mills and Ellis Counties, OK). You'll receive assigned requirements from division order title opinions and own them to closure. That means determining what each requirement is actually asking for, locating the people who have to act on it, contacting them directly, drafting the instrument, and getting it executed and recorded. Much of this work is independent and calls for sound judgment, because the owners you're contacting are usually not in this business and the records you're working from are often incomplete. You'll have a supervising landman to escalate to, and you're expected to recognize when a situation needs that.
Responsibilities
  • Review assigned requirements from division order title opinions, determine what each one requires, and identify the resolution path.
  • Locate the mineral owners, royalty owners, heirs, devisees, and successor entities named in each requirement using county records, probate and district court filings, obituaries, and public search resources.
  • Contact owners by telephone, mail, and email, explain the requirement and the instrument you're asking them to sign in plain language without giving legal advice, and manage the execution logistics including notary coordination and return mailings.
  • Draft the curative instruments, including stipulations of interest, stipulations of interest and cross-conveyance, disclaimers, affidavits of heirship, corrective assignments, quitclaim deeds, and ratifications, with accurate legal descriptions, decimal interests, exhibits, and signature blocks matched to the capacity in which each party signs.
  • File and record executed instruments with the county clerk and track each one through recording.
  • Maintain organized records of every contact, response, and mailing in the curative contact log, and communicate status, obstacles, and items that need escalation to the supervising landman.

Required Qualifications
  • Prior experience handling title curative work.
  • Ability to read a division order title opinion, understand what each requirement is asking for, and recognize where the defect sits in the chain of title.
  • Working knowledge of common title defects and how they're cured in practice, including probates, affidavits, powers of attorney, and corrective instruments.
  • Comfort communicating with mineral and royalty owners outside the industry by telephone and in writing. Some of the people we call are cautious about unsolicited calls for various reasons and may be unaware they own an interest at all.
  • Careful drafting from confirmed facts only. Every recital in a curative instrument has to trace to a recorded document, the title opinion, or information the owner has verified, and the discipline to stop and ask rather than fill a gap with an assumption is part of the job.
  • Independent judgment, the ability to prioritize and track a list of open requirements sitting at different stages, and proficiency in Google Workspace.

Company Description
Purple Land Management, LLC ("Purple") is one of the nation's largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies. Overdrive, Purple's proprietary software-as-a-service ("SaaS"), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system ("GIS") mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori's private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.
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