Lease Buyer Landman – Appalachian Basin [Morgantown, WV – Hybrid]

Company Description Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies.  Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism.  Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.

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).