Oil & Gas Title Attorney (Permian Basin)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic legal team at a nationwide law firm specializing in oil and gas. This exciting opportunity for an Oil & Gas Title Attorney offers a collaborative environment where you will provide legal support on a variety of matters, draft title opinions, and advise on compliance with industry regulations. With a focus on the Permian Basin, your expertise will help navigate complex legal landscapes. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote position, competitive pay, and perks like unlimited PTO and a 401k match. If you're passionate about oil and gas law and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k Match

Quarterly Bonuses

Unlimited PTO

100% Covered Health Insurance for Employee

Collaborative and Strategic Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in oil and gas law.
• 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

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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