Offer Letter, dated April 17, 2019, between Laredo Petroleum, Inc. and Mr. Jason Pigott

I am very pleased to offer you the position of President for Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (the “Company”) and also to serve as a director on the Company’s Board of Directors with an initial term expiring at the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This letter will formalize our previous discussions and has an effective date of employment to be no later than June 3, 2019 or earlier based on notification from you.

If you accept this offer, you will be employed by the Company in that capacity or such other capacity as you may be assigned from time to time. Your position will include whatever duties are assigned to you by Randy Foutch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and you will report directly to him. Your employment will be at will, with the terms of your employment being outlined below:

Both the Short-Term Incentive Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan are reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and may change from year-to-year based on market conditions and/or Company performance.

200,000 shares and a maximum award of 1,000,000 shares. Stock price measurement will be the highest 50 consecutive trading day average during the three-year performance period. All earned units are subject to a holding period prior to conversion to LPI equity (unit value taxed when converted to shares of stock).

Subject to the terms of the specific benefit plans and Company policies, you will be eligible for all other regular employee benefits offered to Laredo employees, which include: (i) medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, (ii) flexible spending/dependent care assistance plan , (iii) short-term and long-term disability coverage, (iv) optional additional life insurance and Reliance Standard critical care and accident insurance, (v) 200 hours of paid vacation per year which will be pro-rated based on your hire date, such vacation to be taken upon the approval of your immediate supervisor, (vi) up to 10 paid holidays during each calendar year, and (vii) the Company 401(k) Plan. You should be aware that our health benefits generally become effective on the first day of the month following your effective employment date.

This offer is contingent upon you successfully completing a drug and alcohol test, a driving record check and a background check in accordance with the Company’s normal employment policy. A member of the Human Resources Department will be in contact with you regarding arrangements.

Should you decide to accept our offer, please sign and return one copy of this letter to Laura Lundquist at the following address: 15 W. 6^th Street, Suite 900, Tulsa OK, 74119. We have included an addressed and stamped envelope for you to use. The Company’s discussions relative to your employment are deemed to be confidential and fully incorporated herein. Acceptance of offer must be made on or before two weeks from the date of this letter or it is withdrawn.

As you are aware, we place considerable emphasis on choosing the proper person for this position. We are excited about Laredo and its potential for growth and the possibility of your contribution to our success. We look forward to your response.