Manager Lease & Contracts - Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Description

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Manager Lease and Contracts within our Land Administration group based in Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX.

Lease and Contracts Manager oversees and manages the Land Payment, Master Data and Owner Relations functions within the Land Administration Team. This individual supervises and facilitates the monthly land payment process to ensure payments are made accurately and on time.  In addition, they will manage the Land Administration Owner Relation and Master Data teams to ensure inquiries are answered timely, accurately and professionally. 

Essential Functions:

• Manage a team of employees
• Participates in developing processes to identify and rectify/mitigate risks associated with land payments.
• Participates in developing processes to identify and rectify/mitigate risks associated with owner accounts.
• Leads and works with other departments on projects including acquisitions and divestitures.
• Assists with litigation issues as requested.
• Leads discussions on process improvements within the department and makes recommendations to management.
• Ensures that legal, procedural, and operational considerations are accurately incorporated on a project
• Conducts extensive analysis and interpretation of land payments.
• Supports various geographic areas
• Ensures that all relevant legal documentation is identified and reviewed to support business decision-making.
• Prepares and delivers due diligence reports and recommendations to management.
• Works with external stakeholders, including landowners and partner companies, handling complex and sensitive issues.
• Collaborates with the Oxy Legal department to address Land-related legal issues.
• Ensures consistency of approach and provides guidance and training as appropriate.
• Assists management in assessing internal staffing, deployment, and training needs, and recommends enhancements and changes as appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications - 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Begins to exhibit leadership qualities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn other computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Quorum Land System/SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to work under deadlines and sometimes on multiple projects.
• Handle confidential and proprietary company data and information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge of basic land principles and their application with the ability to analyze land data for the entry into the land data management system. 
• General understanding of land terminology, contracts and their uses with the ability to work on projects of increased complexity under general direction.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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•              Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

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