Oil and Gas Title Attorney

A law firm based in Lafayette is seeking a skilled Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will conduct title examinations, draft title opinions, and provide legal guidance on oil and gas transactions. This role requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active license, and subject matter expertise in oil and gas law.

Duties:

• 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 impacting property ownership or use.
• Perform 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 in oil and gas transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts, ensuring they protect client interests and comply with relevant laws.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to oil and gas transactions.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary.
• Foster teamwork through collaboration with all team members and ensure 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.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience drafting title opinions.
• Subject matter expertise in oil and gas law.
• 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 offered:

• 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.