Oil & Gas Attorney (3-8 Years Experience) (Multiple Locations) - Madison, WI

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. seeks an attorney specializing in real property title examination to join the Energy Department. The role supports oil and gas and renewable energy projects across multiple offices (Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Bismarck, Fargo) or remote work arrangements.

Expect 3–8+ years of experience and a strong practice in title opinions and related transactions. The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with Wisconsin license preferred and

Qualifications

• 3+ to 8+ years of related legal experience.
• Background in title examination and oil & gas transactions, including lease, easement or purchase agreement drafting.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills.
• Strong academic background.
• Licensed to practice in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota or Wisconsin (depending on location) and ability to obtain North Dakota license.

Responsibilities

• Examine title records and determine ownership of surface, mineral and leasehold interests.
• Research and analyze complex title issues across numerous land tracts.
• Draft complex title opinions for oil & gas and real estate projects.
• Support energy clients including operators, developers and utilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School

Job description

Who We Are

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

Overview

We are seeking an Attorney specializing in examination of title to real property to join our dynamic Energy Department. We will consider candidates interested in working in Bismarck, Fargo, Des Moines, Madison, or Minneapolis offices, as well as candidates seeking a remote work arrangement; candidates who would be based in one of our office locations are preferred. In this role you will work on a diverse range of oil and gas and renewable energy projects, with a focus on oil and gas title examination. You will be responsible for examining title records, determining ownership to surface, mineral, and leasehold interests in numerous tracts of land, researching and analyzing unique title issues, and drafting complex title opinions. Our firm's practice represents a broad spectrum of clients, including oil and gas operators, renewable energy developers, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, traditional utilities, and more. Candidates with oil and gas and/or real estate experience are encouraged to apply; specific experience with oil and gas title examination is a plus. While our ideal candidate would have 3-8 years of experience and a creditable/billable hours expectation between 1,600 – 1,775 hours, we are open to considering candidates with more experience and/or lower hours expectations.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have

• 3-8+ years of experience of related legal experience
• Background in one or more of the following areas: title examination; oil and gas transactions, particularly involving lease, easement, or purchase agreement drafting, and title and survey review; real estate transactions, particularly involving lease, easement or purchase agreement drafting, and title and survey review
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin (depending upon location) and ability to obtain a license to practice in North Dakota

Our Benefits

• 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
• much more!
• financial planning
• Social Security/Medicare planning
• 401k/Roth investment options
• 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.