Oil and Gas Title Attorney

A law firm in Columbus, OH, is seeking an experienced Oil and Gas Title Attorney. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting title examinations, drafting title opinions, providing legal guidance on oil and gas transactions, and collaborating with team members to ensure seamless execution of complex legal transactions.

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 that may impact 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 related to oil and gas transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts, ensuring they 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.
• Foster teamwork through collaboration with all team members, 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.
• 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.
• Commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values employees' lives inside and outside the office with options for a hybrid/remote work environment and a progressive PTO policy.