Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Jobot; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Low billable hour requirement

Lucrative bonus opportunity

Defined path to shareholder status

Retirement plan

True work/life balance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join its legal team in Texas. The role focuses on conducting title examinations, drafting opinions, and advising on land ownership and lease issues within oil and gas transactions.

The attorney will review and negotiate leases and related agreements while collaborating with landmen, geologists, and other professionals. A JD and TX bar admission are required, with at least 3 years of oil & gas title experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Oil & Gas Title Attorney.
• Proficient in title examination within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas law, including leases, contracts, property rights, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in using legal research tools and software.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough title examinations and prepare title opinions for oil and gas transactions.
• Provide legal advice regarding land ownership, leasehold interests, and title issues.
• Review and negotiate oil and gas leases, rights of way, and other agreements.
• Collaborate with landmen, geologists, and other professionals in the oil and gas industry.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, if necessary.
• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations affecting the oil and gas industry.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job details

Low Billable Hour Requirement + Lucrative Bonus Structure + Path to Shareholder

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

We represent clients throughout Texas in various practice areas.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Low Billable Hour Requirement
• Lucrative Bonus Opportunity
• Defined Path to Shareholder Status
• Retirement Plan
• True Work/Life Balance

Job Details

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough title examinations and prepare title opinions for oil and gas transactions.
• Provide legal advice regarding land ownership, leasehold interests, and title issues.
• Review and negotiate oil and gas leases, rights of way, and other agreements.
• Collaborate with landmen, geologists, and other professionals in the oil and gas industry.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, if necessary.
• Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations affecting the oil and gas industry.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Oil & Gas Title Attorney.
• Proficient in title examination within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas law, including leases, contracts, property rights, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in using legal research tools and software.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

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