Transactional Attorney

Law; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Dallas work environment

UnitedHealthcare PPO/HSA medical

Firm contribution ~$500 per employee

Simple IRA with 3% match

Licensing fees covered

CLE expenses covered

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Energy Law Partners PLLC in Dallas seeks a Transactional Oil & Gas Attorney to handle sophisticated energy deals, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, and related documents. The role emphasizes due diligence, title work, and strategic advice for energy clients.

Hybrid work arrangement in Dallas supports a balanced workflow. Qualified candidates will have a J.D., Texas Bar license, and 3+ years in oil & gas transactional matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience practicing oil & gas law, particularly transactional matters.
• Strong experience with oil & gas agreements, acquisitions, due diligence, title, or related energy transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while working effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of transactional oil & gas matters for energy-sector clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate oil & gas purchase and sale agreements, assignments, leases, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct title examination, due diligence, and title-related analysis for oil & gas assets.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, mineral interests, royalty interests, and other energy transactions.
• Assist with joint operating agreements, pooling/unitization matters, surface-use agreements, and other oil & gas contracts.
• Provide practical legal guidance regarding regulatory and operational matters affecting energy clients.
• Manage transactions from initial due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Work directly with clients and other professionals to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Skills

Oil & Gas law

Transactional drafting

Due diligence

Negotiation

Education

J.D.

Job description

Position: Transactional Oil & Gas Attorney

Compensation: Up to $200,000 + Bonus

Billable Requirement: 1,600 hours

We are working with a well-established energy-focused law firm seeking a Transactional Oil & Gas Attorney to join its Dallas team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for sophisticated oil & gas work, strong compensation, and a more manageable 1,600-hour billable requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad range of transactional oil & gas matters for energy-sector clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate oil & gas purchase and sale agreements, assignments, leases, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct title examination, due diligence, and title-related analysis for oil & gas assets.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, mineral interests, royalty interests, and other energy transactions.
• Assist with joint operating agreements, pooling/unitization matters, surface-use agreements, and other oil & gas contracts.
• Provide practical legal guidance regarding regulatory and operational matters affecting energy clients.
• Manage transactions from initial due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Work directly with clients and other professionals to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience practicing oil & gas law, particularly transactional matters.
• Strong experience with oil & gas agreements, acquisitions, due diligence, title, or related energy transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while working effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of the legal and business issues affecting the oil & gas industry.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 – $200,000 annually.

• 1,600 billable hours
• Hybrid work environment in Dallas
• UnitedHealthcare PPO/HSA medical coverage
• Approximately $500 per employee/head firm contribution
• Simple IRA through Vanguard with 3% employer match
• Legal insurance
• Licensing fees fully covered
• CLE expenses covered
• Flexible PTO
• Supportive environment focused on high-quality legal work and long-term professional growth