Senior Oil & Gas Litigation Counsel

Fox Rothschild; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild, a national law firm, seeks an accomplished litigation attorney to join its Oklahoma City Litigation Department. The role demands ten+ years of relevant experience, courtroom appearances, and strong advocacy. Oil and gas matters are valued, and a federal clerkship is a plus.

Join a team delivering sophisticated litigation services, collaborating across matters, and upholding exceptional client service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and Oklahoma license to practice law.
• Ten or more years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Substantial general litigation experience, including courtroom appearances and depositions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated litigation matters and contribute meaningfully to case strategy.
• Collaborate with a dynamic litigation team in a fast-paced practice.
• Develop and execute strategies to advance client interests.

Skills

Excellent legal research

Strong advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Judgment and professional discernment

Courtroom appearances & depositions

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active Oklahoma license to practice law

Job description

Overview

• The role involves handling sophisticated litigation matters and contributing meaningfully to case strategy.
• Substantial general litigation experience, including courtroom appearances and depositions, is required.
• Experience with litigation involving oil and gas matters is particularly valued and preferred.
• A federal judicial clerkship is a preferred qualification.

Posting details

Practice Area: Litigation

Description:

Fox Rothschild, a national law firm, is seeking an accomplished litigation attorney to join its Litigation Department in Oklahoma City. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to handle sophisticated matters, contribute meaningfully to case strategy, and collaborate with a dynamic litigation team in a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will bring at least ten years of relevant litigation experience, sound judgment, strong advocacy skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Experience handling oil and gas matters is particularly valued.

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position at this time.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active license to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Ten or more years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills and a strong academic record.
• Substantial general litigation experience, including courtroom appearances and depositions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a high-performing litigation team.

Preferred Experience

• Litigation involving oil and gas matters.
• Federal judicial clerkship.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit:

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DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department,

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