Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Oil and Gas Title Attorney

About Us

Founded in 2013, we are a client-focused law firm specializing in serving oil and gas companies nationwide. With offices strategically located in Houston, Columbus, Lafayette, Midland, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City, we advise a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 integrated oil and gas companies to private equity-backed startups and mineral rights companies.

Committed to excellence, we have strategic goals and are actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join our Texas team. This full-time role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that we exceed client expectations while upholding our core values: Unparalleled Client Experience, Passion for Learning, and Culture of Collaboration.

We Need Your Drive and Precision

Are you a detail-oriented, client-focused attorney with experience working on legal projects involving lands in Texas? As our ideal candidate, you possess subject matter expertise in oil and gas law. Previous successful hires have had prior work experience as landmen, in-house legal and compliance attorneys, oil and gas finance executives, or counsel at a state regulatory agency.

Your dedication and precision will be paramount as you collaborate with our senior attorneys to consistently provide timely and accurate solutions to our clients.

Candidates with less than three years of relevant work experience may be required to report to one of our offices on a hybrid schedule. We offer in-office and hybrid work arrangements for candidates who live in close proximity to one of our offices.

Key Responsibilities

Oil and Gas Title Expertise

Conduct title examinations to determine ownership related to oil and gas properties.

Identify and analyze relevant documents, such as deeds, leases, and contracts, to establish ownership rights.

Draft title opinions highlighting any defects, liens, or other issues that may impact property ownership or use.

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

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts, including leases, joint operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements.

Ensure that contracts protect our clients' interests and comply with relevant laws.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Collaborate with our 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 the quarterly billable requirement of 450 hours.

Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities.

Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities.

Position Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active law license, with at least three years of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in Texas.

Familiarity with preparing large, unit-wide division order ownerships with tract and allocation factors.

Exceptional commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

A growth mindset and a commitment to professional development and skill enhancement.

Strong organizational skills, with the proven ability to multitask, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through.

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits, including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and more), additional insurance options, flexible holidays, and a 401(k) matching program.

Team-based bonus system.

A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees' lives inside and outside the office, with options for hybrid and remote work arrangements and a progressive PTO policy.

Our Core Values

Our core values include an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning, and a culture of collaboration. These values are embraced by every member of our team and are woven into the fabric of our daily operations. With unwavering dedication, we uphold these values, understanding that they not only define who we are as a firm but also shape the impact we aspire to make for our clients and colleagues.

We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by applicable laws and regulations.

We are committed to supporting a variety of recruiting initiatives to continue building a diverse and inclusive law firm and legal profession.

Our attorneys currently reside in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. If you reside in a state not listed, please contact us to inquire about potential employment opportunities.