Oil & Gas Title Attorney - Texas (Hybrid)

Oliva Gibbs LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401K match

Hybrid/Remote work options

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Oliva Gibbs LLP in Texas seeks an Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join our team. You will work on title opinions, due diligence, and contract drafting with senior attorneys to ensure precise, efficient outcomes.

The candidate should have a JD, be licensed, and bring experience drafting title opinions in Texas. Hybrid work options are available for nearby offices, with a focus on ethical practice and client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• JD and active license with at least one year of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in Texas.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oil & Gas Title Expertise: Conduct title examinations to determine ownership related to oil and gas properties.
• Identify and analyze 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: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating 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
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities.
• Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active law license

Experience drafting title opinions in Texas

Job description

Oliva Gibbs LLP in Texas seeks an Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join our team. You will work on title opinions, due diligence, and contract drafting with senior attorneys to ensure precise, efficient outcomes.

The candidate should have a JD, be licensed, and bring experience drafting title opinions in Texas. Hybrid work options are available for nearby offices, with a focus on ethical practice and client confidentiality.