Oil & Gas Title Attorney- New Mexico

Oliva Gibbs; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K match program

Team-based bonus system

Flexible holidays

Job summary

Oliva Gibbs, a client-focused law firm in Santa Fe, is seeking an Oil and Gas Title Attorney. This role requires expertise in oil and gas law and involves conducting title examinations, and drafting title opinions.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience and a Juris Doctor degree. Oliva Gibbs offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare, a team-based bonus system, and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience drafting title opinions covering lands in New Mexico.
• Ability to conduct title examinations and analyze legal documents.
• Commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title examinations to identify ownership of oil and gas properties.
• Draft title opinions highlighting defects and legal risks.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys if necessary.

Skills

Oil and gas law expertise

Title examination skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2013, Oliva Gibbs is a client-focused law firm that specializes in serving oil and gas companies nationwide. With offices located across Houston, Columbus, Lafayette, Midland, San Antonio and Oklahoma City, we advise a diverse range of clients – from Fortune 500 integrated oil and gas companies to private equity backed startups and mineral rights companies. We are committed to excellence and actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join our Permian Team with a focus in New Mexico.

Position Overview

This full‑time role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that Oliva Gibbs exceeds client expectations while living out our Core Values: Unparalleled Client Experience, Passion for Learning, and Culture of Collaboration. You will report directly to and work closely with the practice area partner.

Are you a detail‑oriented, client‑focused attorney with experience working on legal projects covering lands in New Mexico? As our ideal candidate, you possess subject matter expertise in oil and gas law. At Oliva Gibbs, your dedication and precision will be paramount as you collaborate with senior attorneys to consistently provide timely and accurate solutions to our clients.

Candidates with less than three years of relevant work experience may be required to report to an Oliva Gibbs office on a hybrid schedule. Oliva Gibbs offers opportunities for in‑office and hybrid work environments if you live in close proximity to one of our offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oil & Gas Title Expertise:
  • Conduct title examinations to determine ownership related to oil and gas properties.
  • Identify and analyze relevant documents such as deeds, leases, and contracts to establish ownership rights.
  • Draft title opinions highlighting any defects, liens, or other issues that may impact the ownership or use of the property.
  • Conduct due diligence reviews for clients involved in oil and gas transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
  • Provide guidance on legal risks, potential liabilities, and strategies for mitigating legal issues related to oil and gas transactions.
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements. Ensure that contracts protect the interests of the client and comply with relevant laws.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with all team members, fostering a spirit of teamwork through honesty, hard work, and trust, while ensuring seamless execution of complex legal transactions.
• Meet quarterly billable requirement of 450 hours.
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities.
• Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities.

Position Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license with 1-3 years of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in New Mexico.
• Familiarity preparing large, unit‑wide division order ownerships with tract and allocation factors.
• Exceptional commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for embracing a growth mindset, actively pursuing avenues for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi‑task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through.

What We Bring

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including healthcare (health, dental, vision and more) and additional insurance options, flex holidays and 401K match program.
• Team‑based bonus system.
• A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees lives inside and outside of the office with options for a hybrid/remote work environment and a progressive PTO policy.

Core Values

Our core values include an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning and a culture of collaboration. These values are embraced by every member of our team and are woven into the fabric of our daily operations.

EEO Statement

Oliva Gibbs LLP is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by the laws or regulations in the states where we operate. We are committed to supporting a variety of recruiting initiatives to continue building a diverse and inclusive law firm and legal profession.