Oil & Gas Title Attorney (Permian Basin)

Jobot; Houston (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 remote position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative environment, perfect for those passionate about oil and gas law. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to provide legal advice, draft title opinions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. With perks like unlimited PTO and 100% covered health insurance, this role is designed for professionals looking to make a significant impact in a thriving legal practice. Join a nationwide law firm dedicated to serving the oil and gas sector and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

401k Match

Quarterly Bonuses

Unlimited PTO

100% Covered Health Insurance for Employee

Collaborative and Strategic Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in oil and gas law.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oil and Gas Law

Contract Drafting

Legal Research

Negotiation Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Jobot provided pay range

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Job details

REMOTE, 401k Match, Quarterly Bonuses

This Jobot Job is hosted by Mallory Calloway.

Salary $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a nationwide law firm serving oil and gas companies.

Why join us?

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

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.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration