Mid-Level Oil and Gas Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile transactions

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level associate with 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience to join the Global Projects department in Houston, focusing on oil and gas. The role handles domestic and international energy transactions across upstream, midstream, and downstream matters within a collaborative and expanding practice.

Responsibilities include advising on transactions, drafting and negotiating documents, performing due diligence, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate transactional practice, preferably oil and gas.
• Experience with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or energy-related transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on oil and gas transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and commercial contracts.
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction processes from inception to closing.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on strategic legal and business issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across practice groups and jurisdictions.
• Support business development and client relationship initiatives.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their Global Projects department in Houston, focusing on oil and gas. The candidate will engage in domestic and international energy transactions, emphasizing upstream, midstream, and downstream matters, within a collaborative and expanding practice.

Duties

• Advise clients on oil and gas transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and commercial contracts.
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction processes from inception to closing.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on strategic legal and business issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across practice groups and jurisdictions.
• Support business development and client relationship initiatives.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in corporate transactional practice, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or energy-related transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to, or eligibility for admission in, the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions.