Oil & Gas Title Attorney — Hybrid/Remote Role

Oliva Gibbs LLP

Morgantown (WV)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (health, dental, vision)

401K match program

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Oliva Gibbs LLP seeks a detail-oriented, client-focused attorney with oil and gas title expertise to support Appalachia work in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. You will collaborate with senior attorneys to provide timely, accurate solutions for clients.

Key responsibilities include title examinations, drafting title opinions, due diligence for M&A and joint ventures, drafting and negotiating leases and agreements, and staying compliant with applicable laws.

Qualifications

JD and active license with at least one year of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania.
Familiarity preparing division order ownerships with tract and allocation factors.
Strong ethical commitment and client confidentiality.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Oil & Gas Title Expertise: conduct title examinations and draft opinions highlighting defects, liens, or issues.
Contract Negotiation and Drafting: draft and review leases, joint operating agreements, and sale agreements.
Regulatory Compliance: stay updated on federal, state, and local laws.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: collaborate with litigation attorneys when needed.
Team Collaboration: work with the team to ensure seamless execution of complex transactions.