Oil & Gas Title Attorney (Permian Basin)

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join their dynamic legal team. This role involves providing legal support on a variety of oil and gas matters, drafting title opinions, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in oil and gas law, particularly in the Permian Basin, and will be responsible for representing the company in legal proceedings. Enjoy a collaborative and strategic environment with competitive compensation and benefits, including unlimited PTO and 100% covered health insurance for employees.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

401k Match

Unlimited PTO

100% Covered Health Insurance for Employee

Collaborative and Strategic Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in oil and gas law with a focus on title opinions.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on oil and gas matters including exploration and production.
• Draft title opinions and analyze legal documents.

Skills

Oil and Gas Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

This Jobot Job is hosted by Mallory Calloway.

Job Details

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

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience drafting title opinions in West Texas and/or southeastern New Mexico (Permian Basin).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of oil and gas matters, including exploration, production, transportation, and sales.
• Draft title opinions highlighting defects, liens, or other issues that could impact ownership or use of the property.
• Analyze documents such as leases, contracts, and deeds.
• Advise on compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, including litigation and arbitration.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify legal risks and develop risk management strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in oil and gas law and industry trends.
• Provide training to other departments on relevant legal issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state.
• 5+ years of experience with oil and gas law.
• Experience drafting title opinions covering lands in the Permian Basin.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

• Remote
• Quarterly Bonuses
• 401k Match
• Unlimited PTO
• 1800 billable hour requirement
• 100% Covered Health Insurance for Employee
• Collaborative and Strategic Environment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.