Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Jobot; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Schedule

Bonus Opportunities

401(k) Match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in Texas. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of title opinion experience and be licensed in TX; we will consider Associate, Senior Attorney, and Shareholder levels.

This role offers hybrid + remote options, competitive compensation with bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, and an accelerated path to shareholder. You will conduct title examinations, prepare opinions and curative documents, perform due

Qualifications

• 3+ years of oil & gas title opinion experience required.
• Licensed to practice law in TX.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough title examinations for oil and gas properties, including deeds and leases.
• Prepare title opinions and curative documents.
• Perform due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Provide counsel on leasehold, royalty interests, pooling, and title defects.

Skills

Oil & Gas Title Opinion Experience

Legal Analysis

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

TX Bar Licensed

Job description

Hybrid + Remote Options, Bonuses, Retirement Match, and more

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katie Griffith

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a highly respected, midsize law firm with offices across Texas and Colorado. They provide their clients with services ranging from real estate and labor & employment to energy & natural resources.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Opportunities
• 401(k) Match
• Inclusive Benefits
• Hybrid Schedule
• Accelerated Path to Shareholder

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join our dynamic legal team.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of title opinion experience and be licensed in TX.

We will consider Associate, Senior Attorney, and Shareholder levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough title examinations for oil and gas properties, including analysis of deeds, leases, probate documents, and other relevant documents.
• Prepare title opinions and curative documents based on findings from title examinations.
• Perform due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures, including review of purchase and sale agreements, joint operating agreements, and other transaction documents.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on issues related to oil and gas title, including leasehold and royalty interests, pooling and unitization, and title defects.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in TX.
• 3+ years of oil & gas title opinion experience
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and identify potential issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and team members.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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