Oil & Gas Associate - Bismarck, ND

Fredrikson & Byron; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron in Bismarck seeks a litigation attorney to join its Oil & Gas team. You will advise and support client teams on complex energy matters, represent oil and gas producers in litigation, and participate in administrative proceedings, M&A, financing, real estate, and title work.

The ideal candidate has strong academic credentials, an ABA-approved J.D., and an active U.S. license with the ability to promptly gain admission in North Dakota.

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience welcome but entry-level considered
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in North Dakota

Responsibilities

• Advise and support client teams on energy and oil & gas matters
• Represent clients in complex litigation in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings
• Assist with mergers & acquisitions, debt and equity financing, real estate transactions, and title work
• Manage workload proactively and collaborate with the Oil & Gas team in Bismarck

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong academic background

Education

J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School

Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and prompt admission in North Dakota

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson& Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively tohelp businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking a litigation attorney to join our Oil & Gas team in our Bismarck office. As an attorney in our Energy Department, you will play a key role in advising and supporting client teams on complex issues within the energy and oil & gas sectors. Our lawyers are involved in all aspects of energy law including representing oil and gas producers and other energy developers in complex litigation in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, real estate transactions, and title work. The ideal candidate will have an interest in energy, real estate, and regulatory matters, be proactive in seeking opportunities, and skilled at effectively managing workload.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Prior legal experience, but we are open to considering entry-level candidates


• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills


• Strong academic background


• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School


• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in the state of North Dakota

Our Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance),paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.