Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
As Land Manager – Upstream, you will lead the land and regulatory strategy for our upstream business. This role requires deep technical expertise in oil and gas leases, operating agreements, and related documentation. You will be responsible for navigating complex ownership structures, including federal lands, and ensuring compliance with all associated obligations and requirements.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Sets and executes land and regulatory strategy for upstream operations including federal, state, and fee lands
Interprets and manages oil and gas leases, joint operating agreements, and other upstream land contracts
Oversees Owner Relations and Land Administration teams while fostering collaboration with Legal, Accounting, Operations, and Geology
Administers and manages royalty payments, mineral interests, and title issues involving multiple ownership layers
Leads negotiations for land acquisitions, leases, operating agreements, and other upstream contracts to secure land rights and optimize land use
Serves as the primary liaison for upstream land matters including surface and subsurface rights, damages, rentals, and regulatory filings
Represents the company in industry forums, regulatory hearings, and with external partners to advocate for upstream land interests
Supervises and mentors a team of land professionals to ensure effective land acquisition and management practices
Ensures compliance with evolving state and federal regulations by staying informed on legal and policy changes
Builds and maintains inclusive relationships with landowners, government agencies, and community stakeholders
Develops and implements land management strategies aligned with company goals while identifying opportunities for responsible land development
Oversees budgets for land activities ensuring cost-effective operations and financial accountability
Drives innovation in land systems including digital compliance tools and contract automation
Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; ,minimum of ten (10 ) years of experience in land management, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role
Preferred: Masters degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; fifteen (15) years of experience in Land Management with ten (10) years experience in leadership
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Knowledge of upstream, midstream or downstream assets
Expertise in managing state regulatory functions
About Tulsa:
Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.
Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022!
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Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
- Competitive compensation
- Annual incentive program
- Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
- Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
- 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
- Wellness Program with annual rewards
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Robust employee learning and development
- High internal mobility (we promote from within)
- Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
- Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
- Domestic partner benefits
- Educational reimbursement
- Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
- Employee resource groups
- Employee assistance programs
- Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
- Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/.
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