Job Title: Oil & Gas Title Attorney (Permian)
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct title examinations to determine ownership related to oil and gas properties.
- Identify and analyze relevant documents such as deeds, leases, and contracts to establish ownership rights.
- Draft title opinions highlighting any defects, liens, or other issues that may impact the ownership or use of the property.
- Conduct due diligence reviews for clients involved in oil and gas transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Provide guidance on legal risks, potential liabilities, and strategies for mitigating legal issues related to oil and gas transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts, including leases, joint operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements.
- Ensure that contracts protect the interests of the client and comply with relevant laws.
- Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary.
- Work collaboratively with all team members, fostering a spirit of teamwork through honesty, hard work, and trust, while ensuring seamless execution of complex legal transactions.
- Meet quarterly billable requirement of 450 hours.
- Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities.
- Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license with at least three years of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in New Mexico or Texas.
- Familiarity preparing large, unit-wide division order ownerships with tract and allocation factors.
- Exceptional commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Passion for embracing a growth mindset, actively pursuing avenues for professional development and skill enhancement.
- Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through.
Salary Information:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Excellent benefits, including healthcare (health, dental, vision, and more) and additional insurance options, flex holidays, and 401K match program.
- Quarterly, team-based bonus system.
- A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values employees' lives inside and outside of the office, with options for a hybrid/remote work environment and a progressive PTO policy.
Core Values:
The law firm upholds core values that include an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning, and a culture of collaboration. These values are embraced by every team member and woven into the fabric of daily operations. The unwavering dedication to these values defines the firm's identity and shapes its impact on clients and colleagues.
Legal and Diversity Statement:
The law firm is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by law. The firm is dedicated to supporting diverse recruiting initiatives to build an inclusive law firm and legal profession.
The law firm employs attorneys residing in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. Potential employment opportunities may be available for candidates residing in other states.
