Lease Buyer – Canonsburg, PA [Field / Courthouse]

Are you an experienced lease acquisition professional with strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively? Do you enjoy building trust and closing agreements through direct engagement with landowners? We are seeking an Oil & Gas Lease Buyer to join our team in the Canonsburg, PA area. This is a key role in our leasing process, where you will work on securing mineral rights leases for oil and gas development.

If you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in land acquisition, oil & gas leasing, or landowner negotiations and excel in a focused, results-driven environment, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

As an Oil & Gas Lease Buyer, your primary responsibility will be contacting landowners to negotiate and secure oil and gas lease agreements. You will work closely with project managers and other team members to ensure the successful execution of agreements while maintaining professional relationships with landowners.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in negotiation, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of oil and gas leasing, mineral rights, and land acquisition processes.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Location: Field-Based, with some travel within the Canonsburg, PA area

Start Date: TBD

Career Path: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with landowners to discuss and negotiate oil and gas lease agreements.
• Address landowner concerns and provide clear explanations of project goals, lease terms, and compensation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with landowners, ensuring a positive and transparent negotiation process.
• Track and document agreement progress using internal systems to ensure accurate and complete records.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to refine acquisition strategies and achieve project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards in all negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in oil and gas lease acquisition, landowner negotiations, or land acquisition.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close agreements in a professional and efficient manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple agreements.
• Familiarity with title research, mineral rights, and industry-standard lease terms.
• Experience with CRM systems or project tracking tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).