Remote Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Larson Maddox; Texas; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and retirement

PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

Larson Maddox seeks an Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join its Texas practice. You will work with seasoned energy attorneys on title exams, opinions, and complex energy transactions across Texas, with exposure to eminent operators and PE-backed energy companies.

The role offers a flexible work environment, a base salary aligned to experience, and a 1,500-hour annual billable target, plus a comprehensive benefits package and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission.
• Minimum of 2 years of oil and gas title experience.
• Experience drafting title opinions and conducting title examinations.
• Strong understanding of Texas oil and gas law.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and analyze original, supplemental, division order, and acquisition title opinions.
• Conduct title examinations and cure title defects affecting oil and gas properties.
• Support energy transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and financing matters.
• Review leases, assignments, deeds, operating agreements, and other land and title documents.
• Collaborate directly with clients regarding title issues and risk assessments.
• Assist with legal research and counseling on oil and gas ownership and operational matters.

Skills

Oil & Gas title experience

Drafting title opinions

Analytical writing & communication

Independent work with team

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission

Job description

A growing boutique law firm with a strong reputation in the Texas energy sector is seeking an Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join its expanding practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work directly with sophisticated energy clients while enjoying a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and a reduced billable hour requirement.

About the Role:

The attorney will work closely with experienced energy practitioners on a variety of upstream oil and gas matters, including title examination, title opinions, due diligence, acquisitions and divestitures, and general energy-related transactions throughout Texas and other producing jurisdictions.

This role offers substantial client exposure and the opportunity to work on complex matters for well-established operators, private equity-backed energy companies, and other sophisticated participants in the energy industry.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and analyze original, supplemental, division order, and acquisition title opinions.
• Conduct title examinations and cure title defects affecting oil and gas properties.
• Support energy transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and financing matters.
• Review leases, assignments, deeds, operating agreements, and other land and title documents.
• Collaborate directly with clients regarding title issues and risk assessments.
• Assist with legal research and counseling on oil and gas ownership and operational matters.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission.
• Minimum of 2 years of oil and gas title experience.
• Experience drafting title opinions and conducting title examinations.
• Strong understanding of Texas oil and gas law.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-oriented environment.
• Base Salary: $125,000 - $200,000, depending on skill and experience.
• Billable Requirement: 1,500 hours annually.
• Bonus Structure: Annual and performance-based bonuses.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits for attorney and their family.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Hybrid and remote work flexibility.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exposure to sophisticated Texas energy clients and high-value oil and gas matters.
• Lower-than-market billable hour expectations.
• Flexible work environment with remote capabilities.
• Clear opportunity for long-term growth within a respected boutique energy practice.
• Competitive compensation package coupled with strong work-life balance.