Vice President, Acquisitions at Stronghold Investment Management

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Oil & Gas, Real Assets, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience in oil and gas, mineral acquisitions, land management, or related real asset sectors
Demonstrated success in executing and closing high-volume property or mineral transactions
Deep understanding of title issues, lease structures, surface rights, and transactional negotiation
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a small, high-performing team
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities; hands-on modeling skills a plus
Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or CPL/Landman certification preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions and workstreams
High personal integrity and alignment with Stronghold’s core values

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the acquisitions team, ensuring efficient execution of high-volume, high-quality mineral and surface acquisitions
Oversee and negotiate upstream business transactions, including oil and gas leases, mineral rights purchases, and surface estate acquisitions
Develop and manage contractual agreements, ensuring accuracy, enforceability, and strategic alignment with firm goals
Coordinate closely with legal, land, finance, and operations teams to ensure clean title, contractual clarity, and risk mitigation
Drive diligence and underwriting efforts, ensuring sound evaluation of title, lease terms, surface use agreements, and valuation metrics
Manage and enhance acquisition processes and systems, including CRM, land software, and data capture platforms to improve visibility and performance
Resolve complex title and contractual disputes by leveraging internal knowledge and external counsel, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes
Support investment committee materials, clearly presenting asset-level metrics, market context, and strategic rationale
Collaborate with portfolio operations post-close, particularly on financial reporting, lease compliance, and performance optimization
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to a team of buyers and acquisition analysts, setting clear performance goals and professional development plans
Drive acquisition throughput and quality by improving sourcing methods, negotiation protocols, and diligence frameworks
Work with leadership to scale processes and team structure as the firm grows its upstream acquisition platform

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Oil & Gas AcquisitionsMineral RightsSurface EstatesTransaction NegotiationContract ManagementTitle ResolutionTeam LeadershipDeal StructuringUpstream TransactionsLease Negotiation

Questions & Answers

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What is the salary for the Vice President, Acquisitions position?

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Is this Vice President, Acquisitions role remote or office-based?

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What are the key skills needed for the Vice President, Acquisitions role?

The role requires expertise in leading acquisition teams, negotiating upstream oil and gas transactions including leases and mineral rights, resolving title issues, driving diligence and underwriting, and managing acquisition systems like CRM and land software.

What is the team structure like for this position?

The VP will manage a team of buyers and acquisition analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, mentorship, setting performance goals, and professional development plans.

What makes a strong candidate for the Vice President, Acquisitions role?

Strong candidates are strategic and execution-focused leaders with experience in oil and gas acquisitions, capable of managing teams, negotiating complex transactions, resolving title issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive high-volume deals.

Stronghold Investment Management

Invests in real assets and private markets

About Stronghold Investment Management

Stronghold Investment Management offers a resourceful investing system focused on real assets and private markets, leveraging deep technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration. The company pursues opportunistic investments in energy and natural resources, managing investments through their life cycle using a technology-driven, vertically integrated approach.

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd #1300, Dallas, TX 75219, USAHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Venture CapitalIndustries

51-200Employees