Oxy

Lease and Contracts Advisor

Oxy
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lease administration, contract analysis, and risk management, with a strong understanding of land principles and contractual obligations. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting findings to management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Lease AdministrationContract AnalysisQuorum Land SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze, input, and validate lease and contract data across land systems
  • Prepare full and partial releases, assignments, and Exhibit A documentation for producing properties
  • Maintain monthly lease calendars tracking rentals, shut-ins, minimum royalties, expirations, and contractual obligations
  • Conduct lease and unit reviews for shut-in wells and process related payments
  • Analyze complex lease provisions, contracts, units/wells, and associated title issues
  • Track contractual obligations related to acquisitions, trades, and divestitures
  • Track continuous lease development in lease and contract records
  • Develop processes and controls to manage lease acquisition, maintenance, and retention risks
  • Conduct prospect and transaction due diligence
  • Present due diligence findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management
  • Assist with litigation-related matters in collaboration with Oxy Legal
  • Advise assigned operating areas and support multiple geographic regions
  • Lead and participate in acquisitions, divestitures, and special projects
  • Recommend process and procedural improvements within the Lease and Contracts function
  • Incorporate legal, procedural, and operational considerations into projects
  • Collaborate with Land Operations, Legal, Accounting, and other stakeholders
  • Work with landowners and partner companies on complex and sensitive issues

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional systems and applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Quorum Land System and/or SAP preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines
  • Ability to handle confidential and proprietary company information appropriately
  • Strong understanding of land principles, lease administration practices, and contractual interpretation
  • Extensive knowledge of land terminology and contracts
  • Ability to independently manage increasingly complex assignments under general direction
  • Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience, or 14 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
  • Willingness to travel 0–10%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation may be available
  • Eligible for the 9/80 work schedule
  • Professional development and personal growth opportunities
  • Health and safety programs
  • 0–10% travel requirement

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Hard Skills
Lease AnalysisContract ValidationDue DiligenceLease Calendar MaintenanceTitle Issue AnalysisProcess ImprovementLegal ConsiderationsAcquisition ManagementContractual InterpretationLand Terminology
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesConfidentiality ManagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Quorum Land SystemSAPMicrosoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
Lease ContractsLand OperationsAcquisitionsDivestituresRisk Assessments