Associate Attorney needed for Houston office

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, TX, seeks a dynamic and experienced Associate Attorney to join its Oil and Gas M&A team. The successful candidate will be crucial in advising corporate strategic and private equity clients on various transactions in the upstream and midstream sectors, oil and gas-related contracts, carbon capture and sequestration projects, and other similar matters. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience, focusing on upstream and midstream M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of oil and gas law, real property law, and market terms, and exceptional skills in drafting transaction documents.

Job Details:

• Join the Oil and Gas M&A team, advising clients on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and general matters related to oil and gas law.
• Manage upstream and midstream M&A transactions with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Draft transaction documents and effectively oversee deal management.
• Demonstrate a driven personality and a business development-oriented mindset.
• Take on a high level of responsibility and work autonomously.
• Engage in significant direct client contact, offering opportunities for entrepreneurial associates to develop client relationships.
• Work in Houston, TX.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in handling upstream and midstream M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas law, real property law, and market terms.
• Substantial experience in drafting transaction documents.
• Business development-oriented mindset with a driven personality.
• Ability to work autonomously and take on a high level of responsibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting transaction documents.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas law and real property law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take on significant responsibilities.
• Business development skills.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off (sick time and vacation time)
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.