Job Description

Inked Land Company ("Inked") provides land acquisition and land development services to the energy and infrastructure sector. We are technology driven and focused on the success of our people, our clients, and our industry. Our clients range from startups to some of the largest publicly traded companies in the energy and infrastructure sector. We provide custom, repeatable, and scalable land acquisition and land development processes to execute clients' vision. We are growing and seeking passionate, hardworking, and talented people to join our team. Join us as we develop exciting energy projects across the United States!

Job summary

A senior subject-matter expert who leads complex land acquisition efforts and mentors junior staff. The Senior Acquisition Landman handles high-value and complex negotiations (multi-party estates, encumbrances, complicated vesting), supports post-site control activities (subsurface waivers, gen-tie and road ROWs, encroachment agreements, permits), advises management on resourcing and schedules, and coordinates cross-functional execution with Title, GIS, Land Administration, and Project Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute negotiations for complex leases, purchases, and easements; resolve title/vesting issues and negotiate ancillary agreements (encroachment, access, permits).
• Support post site-control activities including subsurface waiver acquisition, gen-tie right-of-way acquisition, road right-of-way agreements, and local permit negotiations.
• Mentor and review work of Junior and Mid-level Acquisition Landmen; perform quality reviews of negotiation files and Land Flow notes to ensure compliance with company process.
• Advise management on project resourcing, timelines, risk, and evolving needs; coordinate project close-out and finalization of landowner folders, databases, and GIS deliverables.
• Escalate and manage complex title or legal issues with Title Manager and Sr. Title Agents; provide guidance on how title findings affect negotiation strategy.
• Prepare and lead client meetings for major accounts, present negotiation status and strategy, and provide senior-level client updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ progressive experience in land acquisition, real estate, or related legal/transactional roles, with a track record of handling complex negotiations.
• Deep knowledge of land/right-of-way transactions, titles, legal descriptions, and ROW negotiations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills; ability to manage cross-functional teams and escalate appropriately.
• Proficient with Land Flow and Microsoft Office; comfortable preparing client deliverables and leading client calls.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours when the project requires.

Preferred

• Prior experience supervising or mentoring land teams.
• Experience with project budgeting, check/request workflows, and interfacing with permitting or local government agencies.

Pay Range :

• $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Salary or 1099

Work Location: Loveland, CO

Hybrid In-Office Structure

Benefits:

• Hybrid schedule
• 401k Match
• Medical
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance

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