Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate & Compliance

Explorer Pipeline, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Explorer Pipeline, Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance to management and staff, focusing on regulatory compliance, rights‑of‑way management, and contract development and review.

The role requires JD and Oklahoma bar admission with at least seven years of relevant experience in energy, corporate, real estate, and environmental law. Duties include negotiating permits, supporting litigation, and advising on strategic company actions.

Qualifications

• A law degree (Juris Doctorate) and a license to practice law in Oklahoma are required.
• 7+ years of prior legal experience in related fields such as energy, corporate, real estate, and environmental law preferred.
• Strong ability to provide actionable legal advice and strategy to company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management and employees on permissible strategies for operations.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts including right-of-way and real estate documents.
• Support litigation by developing strategy options, reviewing motions, and coordinating with outside counsel.
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare memos, policies, and procedures for compliance.
• Negotiate rights-of-way, property transactions, and licenses; maintain related records.
• Coordinate post-accident investigations and emergency claims handling as needed.
• Represent the company before regulatory agencies and at industry meetings.

Skills

Legal advisory

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Litigation support

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma

Tools

GIS legal software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explorer Pipeline, Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance to management and staff, focusing on regulatory compliance, rights‑of‑way management, and contract development and review.

The role requires JD and Oklahoma bar admission with at least seven years of relevant experience in energy, corporate, real estate, and environmental law. Duties include negotiating permits, supporting litigation, and advising on strategic company actions.