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 role requires expertise in oil and gas law and involves conducting title examinations, drafting title opinions, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and a strong commitment to ethical practice. The firm offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, a hybrid/remote work environment, and a commitment to employee satisfaction. Oliva Gibbs values an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning, and a culture of collaboration. Candidates with less than three years of experience may be required to work on a hybrid schedule.

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

• 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