Oil & Gas Regulatory Counsel

PowerLines; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines seeks a licensed attorney to provide advice and representation on oil and gas regulation under the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The role involves researching statutes and case law, preparing memoranda and advisory opinions, and representing the regulatory division in hearings.

Candidate must be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar and have prior practice experience, preferably in oil and gas matters.

Qualifications

• Legal knowledge applicable to oil and gas regulation.
• Proficient in legal research methods and statutory interpretation.
• Ability to present findings clearly in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factual and legal issues in policy reviews and regulatory materials.
• Prepare memoranda, opinions, and proposed legislation or rule changes.
• Represent the division in hearings before Administrative Law Judges or the Commission.
• Draft contracts and other legal instruments as needed.
• Answer inquiries from the public and staff regarding regulatory matters.

Skills

Legal research

Oral/written advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Oklahoma Bar admission

Job description

PowerLines seeks a licensed attorney to provide advice and representation on oil and gas regulation under the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The role involves researching statutes and case law, preparing memoranda and advisory opinions, and representing the regulatory division in hearings.

Candidate must be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar and have prior practice experience, preferably in oil and gas matters.