Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Summary

The job is for an Oil and Gas Title Attorney at Oliva Gibbs law firm, a client-focused firm specializing in oil and gas companies. The role involves conducting title examinations, drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active license, and at least one year of experience in North Dakota.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license with at least one year of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in North Dakota
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 the ownership or use of the property
• Conduct 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
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and contracts including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase, and sale agreements
• Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary
• Work collaboratively with all team members fostering a spirit of teamwork through honesty, hard work, and trust, while ensuring seamless execution of complex legal transactions

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits including healthcare (health, dental, vision and more) and additional insurance options
• Quarterly, team-based bonus system
• A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees lives inside and outside of the office with options for a hybrid/remote work environment and a progressive PTO policy