Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Summary

Join Oliva Gibbs, a client-focused law firm specializing in oil and gas, as their Oil and Gas Title Attorney. This full-time position requires expertise in oil and gas law, particularly concerning Oklahoma lands. Responsibilities include title examinations, document analysis, drafting title opinions, due diligence reviews, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate possesses a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, an active license, at least three years of relevant experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Oliva Gibbs offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits (healthcare, additional insurance options, flex holidays, and a 401K match program), a quarterly bonus system, and opportunities for hybrid/remote work. The firm values an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning, and a culture of collaboration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license with at least three years of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in Oklahoma
• 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. Ensure that contracts 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
• 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
• Meet quarterly billable requirement of 450 hours
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities
• Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities

Benefits

• 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
• 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