Oil & Gas Counsel - Complex Transactions & Litigation

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating in Houston seeks a senior attorney to lead upstream oil and gas legal matters, focusing on contracts, leases, and complex transactions. You will negotiate and draft diverse agreements, advise on regulatory and contractual risks, and manage litigation and disputes arising from land, operations, and midstream activities.

Active Texas bar, 8–10+ years in the sector, and JD from an accredited school are required; in-house or firm experience with upstream companies is

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
8–10+ years of progressive legal experience with upstream oil and gas companies or in-house counsel, with proficiency in oil and gas operational legal matters, land and commercial contracts and litigation.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft upstream land and commercial agreements (oil and gas leases, deeds, assignments, surface agreements, rights-of-way, joint operating agreements, lease exchange agreements, farmout agreements, confidentiality agreements, and purchase and sale agreements).
Advise company personnel and management of legal and contractual risks associated with proposed onshore operations and activities to ensure company compliance with its legal and contractual obligations.
Participate in the management of the legal aspects of complex business transactions, negotiations and operational matters that involve analysis and interpretation of law and regulations as applied to specific facts.
Draft, negotiate, interpret and advise clients on a variety of drilling and procurement agreements in support of exploration, production, and operations activities.
Advise on other commercial matters, including marketing/midstream contract interpretations.
Advise on a wide range of oil and gas-related disputes and litigation, including contractor disputes, landowner disputes, royalty owner disputes, contractor injuries, and property damage.