Corporate Development Landman
Expand Energy - Spring, TX
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Our core values - Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt - are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.Job SummaryThe Corporate Development Landman plays a key role in the evaluation and execution of strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, joint ventures, farm-ins/farm-outs, and portfolio optimization efforts. This role combines deep land and title expertise with analytical skills to support corporate development decisions. The ideal candidate understands land, contracts, mineral ownership, leasehold positions, and regulatory frameworks, and can translate those insights into commercial implications for asset valuations and deal structuring. This position works cross-functionally with Land, Legal, Finance, Engineering, Geoscience, and executive leadership to drive high-quality strategic assessments.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesConduct detailed leasehold, mineral, and working interest evaluations to support asset acquisitions and divestituresAnalyze ownership structures, title defects, depth severances, royalty burdens, acreage continuity, and development restrictionsAssess and map lease terms, expirations, obligations, shut-in provisions, and Pugh clauses to quantify exposure and operational flexibilityReview and interpret JOAs, PSAs, AMIs, Farmouts, ROW agreements, unit agreements, and other land-related contracts to identify commercial risks and opportunitiesEvaluate regulatory filings, pooling applications, and spacing/unitization impacts to support technical and financial modelsProvide land-driven insights for valuation models, including net revenue interest (NRI) impacts, drilling obligations, HBP status, and lease expiration riskSupport due diligence efforts, including data room review, contract analysis, acreage validation, and coordination with external advisorsCollaborate with engineers and geologists to integrate land constraints into production forecasts, type curves, and development timing assumptionsAssist in preparing investment memos, deal summaries, and executive presentations outlining land considerations that influence deal valueIdentify strategic opportunities such as leasehold bolt-ons, mineral aggregations, JV structures, and commercial agreements that enhance asset valueMaintain and analyze lease and ownership data using tools such as GIS, land databases, and spatial mapping platformsDevelop data-driven insights from large land datasets, including acreage maps, lease terms, encumbrances, and title chainsPartner with data teams to improve land data accuracy, workflows, and integration with corporate development modelsUtilize analytical software (Excel, SQL, Spotfire, Power BI) to support valuation and decision-makingWork closely with Legal, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate Development teams to ensure comprehensive asset evaluationsMonitor competitive activity, regulatory developments, and industry trends that impact deal flow or land valueSupport negotiation strategies by identifying key land provisions affecting deal economics and riskJob Specific SkillsStrong understanding of leasehold ownership, title, conveyances, contracts, and regulatory frameworksExperience supporting A&D processes or corporate development evaluationsProficiency in land and mapping systems (e.g., Quorum/Landdox, Enverus, ArcGIS, PetroValues or similar)Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data sets and their commercial valueExcellent communication skills with experience delivering executive-level presentationsAbility to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment with multiple concurrent evaluationsExperience in corporate development, investment analysis, or transaction support rolesFamiliarity with financial modeling concepts (NRI impact, acreage valuation, drilling economics)Working knowledge of SQL, geospatial analysis, or data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau)Experience with unconventional resource plays, minerals/M&A, or multi-basin evaluationsStrong negotiation skills and comfort interacting with internal and external stakeholdersEducationMinimum: Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Land Administration, Business, Finance, or related fieldExperienceMinimum: 8 - 12 years of land experience in upstream oil & gas, minerals, or related energy sectorsExpand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.
Created: 2026-04-02