Senior Oil & Gas Attorney - Texas

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Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

We represent oil & gas clients throughout Texas and beyond.

Why join us?

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Remote Work
• Flexible Billable Hours
• Multiple Bonus Opportunities
• Health Insurance Premium Coverage
• 401(k) Employer Contribution

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Attorney with 5+ years of experience preparing and reviewing Texas oil & gas title opinions.

This position is designed for an attorney who can independently evaluate complex mineral-title issues, conduct thorough title examinations, and produce clear, well-supported title opinions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare original, supplemental, acquisition, drilling, division order, and other oil & gas title opinions involving Texas properties.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive examinations of mineral and real property records in Texas counties.
• Analyze complex chains of title.
• Analyze deeds, mineral conveyances, reservations, oil & gas leases, assignments, easements, probate proceedings, court orders, liens, judgments, and other instruments affecting title.
• Apply Texas statutes, case law, title standards, and established oil & gas practices to reach well-supported title conclusions.
• Manage multiple title projects simultaneously while meeting demanding production and turnaround deadlines.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas, or eligibility for admission within an agreed timeframe.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience in oil & gas, mineral title, real estate, or a closely related practice.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, or supervising Texas oil & gas title opinions.
• Strong knowledge of Texas mineral and real property law.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex chains of title and ownership issues.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

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