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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Surface Land Representative through April 26th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

Negotiates, drafts, executes, and manages new and existing surface land agreements. Initiates and develops land strategies through portfolio analysis, competitive intelligence, and external relationships with landowners, industry counterparts, government agencies, and communities. Supports small, medium and large sized clients/ customers and makes significant contributions to cross-functional projects under supervision. Manages land brokers, title attorneys, and land support personnel. General knowledge of the work function and Chevron’s practices.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to: 

Serve as the land subject matter expert on cross functional teams.

Serve as lead negotiator for leasing projects associated with business plans.

Compile, analyze, and communicate land data and concepts.

Negotiate and draft various oil and gas agreements (i.e., leases, pooling agreements, operating agreements (JOAs), etc.).

Issue title clearances/perform title curative work for rig lines.

Effectively provide work direction to field land brokers and outside legal counsel.

Advise land support personnel to maintain land records system.

Make risk-based business recommendations and clearly articulate value tradeoffs.

Required qualifications

1-5 years related industry experience
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent verbal/written communication, organization, and time management skills.
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
Possess strong negotiation and drafting skills; experience recognizing, analyzing, and resolving difficult negotiating situations.
Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary group to achieve project related goals.
Creative, solutions-oriented thinker.
Ability to build and influence both internal and external relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

Quorum Land Systems (QLS) experience
Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Energy Commerce, Business, or an advanced degree in Law (J.D.) or MBA from accredited institutions

Relocation Options:

Relocation will be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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