Oil & Gas Regulatory Attorney

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma seeks a State Funds Attorney to provide expert legal advice and representation on oil and gas regulation before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. This full-time position works under the Office of General Counsel and requires Oklahoma Bar admission with at least one year of practice.

The role involves researching statutes, drafting opinions, commenting on proposed legislation, and handling hearings and filings for regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Oklahoma Bar and one year of practice in law.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas regulation and administrative law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Preference for experience in oil and gas conservation and well plugging.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factual and legal issues in reviewing policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Conduct specialized research and prepare memoranda of law.
• Draft legal documents, advisory opinions, and proposed legislation or rule changes.
• Represent the regulatory division in cases before an OCC ALJ or the Commission.
• Prepare applications, complaints, briefs, motions and other hearing documents.
• Negotiate contracts and draft related instruments as needed.
• Review cases, prepare reports and recommend dispositions.
• Answer inquiries from the public and assist with complaints involving regulated entities.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Regulatory analysis

Written communication

Education

Oklahoma Bar admission

1 year legal practice

Job description

The State of Oklahoma seeks a State Funds Attorney to provide expert legal advice and representation on oil and gas regulation before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. This full-time position works under the Office of General Counsel and requires Oklahoma Bar admission with at least one year of practice.

The role involves researching statutes, drafting opinions, commenting on proposed legislation, and handling hearings and filings for regulatory matters.