Oil & Gas Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a qualified attorney to join its Energy Department in the Bismarck office. The ideal candidate will be deeply interested in the oil and gas sectors, with expertise in transactional matters, commercial agreements, and real estate law. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to manage complex legal issues and contribute to dynamic client teams within the energy and regulatory industries.

Duties

• Advise clients on energy, oil, and gas matters, providing legal guidance and support across various sectors.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts, including those related to oil and gas transactions.
• Handle real estate transactions, with a focus on issues related to energy projects and oil & gas operations.
• Assist in navigating regulatory compliance and related legal matters in the energy sector.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel to support their business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve complex legal challenges effectively.
• Stay up-to-date on legal developments, energy regulations, and industry trends.

Requirements

• Prior legal experience, particularly in the energy, real estate, or regulatory fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to draft complex legal documents with precision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing workload.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload while maintaining high standards of legal practice.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to promptly obtain licensure in North Dakota.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of energy law, including oil and gas regulations and commercial transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts.
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to manage multiple matters concurrently.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of handling a fast-paced workload.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to team success.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and growth.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, complex matters within the oil & gas and energy sectors.

This role is ideal for an attorney with a keen interest in energy law and real estate, seeking an opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive legal environment while contributing to important industry projects.

Law offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico and China. The legal practice has sixty-four years of professional law experience. There are eleven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking-financial services, employment-labor, energy and health law. A fairly large team of results-driven attorneys and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. Pro-bono work is endorsed at the legal practice.