Attorney (Oil and Gas)

PowerLines; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines seeks a licensed attorney to provide advice and representation on oil and gas regulation under the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The role involves researching statutes and case law, preparing memoranda and advisory opinions, and representing the regulatory division in hearings.

Candidate must be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar and have prior practice experience, preferably in oil and gas matters.

Qualifications

• Legal knowledge applicable to oil and gas regulation.
• Proficient in legal research methods and statutory interpretation.
• Ability to present findings clearly in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factual and legal issues in policy reviews and regulatory materials.
• Prepare memoranda, opinions, and proposed legislation or rule changes.
• Represent the division in hearings before Administrative Law Judges or the Commission.
• Draft contracts and other legal instruments as needed.
• Answer inquiries from the public and staff regarding regulatory matters.

Skills

Legal research

Oral/written advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Oklahoma Bar admission

Job description

Basic Purpose

Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (‘Commission’ or ‘OCC’) Office of General Counsel, perform professional legal work by providing advice and representation on matters relating to the regulation of oil and gas.

Typical Functions

• Analyzes factual and legal issues in the review of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and technical manuals.

• Conducts specialized research of case law, statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, and prepares memoranda of law.

• Prepares necessary legal documents and advisory opinions.

• May draft or comment on proposed legislation or changes in rules and/or regulations.

• Represents regulatory division in cases before an OCC Administrative Law Judge or the Commission. This includes working with division staff and preparing applications and/or complaints, proposed orders, briefs, motions, and additional documents preparatory or incidental to the hearing of a case; participates in pre-hearing conferences and hearings; examines witnesses, and argues motions.

• May negotiate contractual matters and draft the necessary contracts and other legal instruments or documents.

• Review cases; prepare reports, exhibits, and legal memoranda outlining factual and legal issues and recommending disposition.

• Answers general inquiries concerning legal issues from the public and staff; assists the general public regarding complaints, questions, or additional problems involving regulated entities; might mediate disputes between consumers and regulated entities.

• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Education and Experience

Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association and three (3) years of experience in the practice of law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the scope of Oklahoma statutory law and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, principles of administrative and constitutional law, trial and administrative hearing procedures, and rules of evidence.

• Skilled in performing independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting argument clearly and concisely in oral and written form; effectively presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence involving the explanation of complex legal matters; effectively communicating with internal personnel and the public.

• Preferred candidates will have experience in Oil and Gas Conservation.