Mineral Buyer Landman – Permian Basin (Midland, TX - Field-Based)
purplelandmgmt
Midland, TX
Posted Feb 12, 2026
- Full-time
- Land
Job description
Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking an experienced Mineral Buyer Landman to support a potential Permian Basin acquisition campaign. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency in mineral ownership analysis and negotiation. Final candidates must be available for a client video interview. Candidates must be located within reasonable driving distance of Midland, TX. Local Permian experience is strongly preferred. ### Responsibilities - Independently identify, contact, and negotiate with mineral owners across assigned Permian Basin counties. - Analyze and interpret complex mineral ownership structures, including calculation and explanation of Net Royalty Acres (NRA). - Negotiate mineral purchase agreements on behalf of the client. - Communicate confidently with sophisticated mineral owners in competitive acquisition environments. - Conduct necessary title review to verify mineral interests prior to acquisition. - Maintain accurate and timely updates in PLM databases and project tracking systems. - Provide clear progress reporting to Project Managers and, when appropriate, directly to the client. - Prepare acquisition documentation and supporting transaction materials for review. ### Qualifications - 5+ years of mineral buying experience. - Strong understanding of NRA calculations and mineral ownership structures. - Demonstrated success negotiating mineral acquisitions in the Permian Basin. - Professional presentation and communication skills suitable for client-facing interaction. - Ability to travel within the Permian region as required.