Legal Definitions - land manager

Land Manager

A land manager is a person who works for an oil company and is responsible for negotiating contracts with landowners to obtain the mineral rights to their land. They are also known as exploration managers, land agents, or landmen.

• A land manager for an oil company may negotiate with a farmer to obtain the mineral rights to their land so that they can drill for oil.
• Another land manager may work with a landowner to obtain the rights to mine for coal on their property.

These examples illustrate how a land manager is responsible for negotiating contracts with landowners to obtain the rights to extract minerals from their land. They must have good communication and negotiation skills to ensure that both parties are satisfied with the agreement.