Oil & Gas Attorney

gpac; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

gpac partners with a respected energy-focused law firm in Houston to recruit an Oil & Gas Attorney to handle complex energy and real property disputes. You will work with seasoned trial lawyers on high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and related disputes, with strong growth potential in a Texas oil and gas practice.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of oil and gas litigation, an active Texas Bar license, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with senior energy litigators.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of oil and gas litigation experience
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Experience handling lease, royalty, contract, and real property disputes in energy
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with senior energy litigators

Responsibilities

• Handle oil and gas and related energy litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery in complex commercial and real property disputes
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations as part of a focused energy litigation team
• Work directly with firm leadership on strategy for significant client matters, including operators and working interest owners
• Coordinate with transactional and title attorneys where needed to support litigation strategy in disputes involving title, leasehold rights, and mineral ownership

Skills

Oil & Gas litigation

Litigation

Written & oral advocacy

Case strategy

Independent work

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

I am partnering directly with leadership at a well-respected, energy-focused law firm with deep roots in Texas oil and gas law. The firm is seeking an Oil & Gas Attorney for its Houston office to handle complex energy and real property disputes for operators, working interest owners, and other industry participants. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with highly respected trial lawyers on high-stakes energy litigation, arbitration, and commercial disputes, with a clear path for long-term growth in an industry-focused practice.

The salary for this role is market-competitive and commensurate with experience, with generous performance-based bonuses.

What We Need

• 3-7 years of experience with a primary focus on oil and gas litigation preferred
• Previous oil and gas litigation experience is required
• Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and case strategy
• Experience handling lease, royalty, contract, and related real property disputes in the energy context
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with senior energy litigators
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

What You'll Do

• Handle oil and gas and related energy litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery in complex commercial and real property disputes
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations as part of a focused energy litigation team
• Work directly with firm leadership on strategy for significant client matters, including operators and working interest owners
• Coordinate with transactional and title attorneys where needed to support litigation strategy in disputes involving title, leasehold rights, and mineral ownership

What You'll Get

• Pay is competitive top-market for an individual with similar experience
• Employee healthcare premiums paid for by the firm
• Life insurance coverage and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate contribution eligibility
• 3 weeks of paid time off annually
• Firm-paid licensing fees, industry memberships, and CLE expenses (including travel)
• Professional, organized, and collaborative environment with mentorship from experienced board-certified energy trial lawyers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.