Oil & Gas Title Attorney

April 26

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Oil and Gas Law • Mineral Rights • Oil and Gas Title Opinions • Oil and Gas Litigation • Mineral Transactions

11 - 50 employees

⚡ Energy

📋 Compliance

Description

• 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 the ownership or use of the property • 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 • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and contracts including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase, and sale agreements • Ensure that contracts protect the interests of the client and comply with relevant laws • Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations • Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary • 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 quarterly billable requirement of 450 hours • Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities • Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license with at least one year of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania • Familiarity preparing large, unit-wide division order ownerships with tract and allocation factors • Exceptional commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Passion for embracing a growth mindset, actively pursuing avenues for professional development and skill enhancement • Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience • Excellent benefits including healthcare (health, dental, vision and more) and additional insurance options, flex holidays and 401K match program • Quarterly, team-based bonus system • A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees lives inside and outside of the office with options for a hybrid/remote work environment and a progressive PTO policy