Oil, Gas & Energy Associate Attorney

at  Lewis Brisbois

Overview:
The Houston office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Oil & Gas, Energy and Natural Resources Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Texas Bar and have at least three (3) years of experience:

• Negotiating and drafting oil and gas joint venture agreements, lease agreements, water rights agreements, deeds, assignments, service rights agreements, joint operating agreements, master service agreements, division orders, easements and/or real estate agreements
• Performing acquisition due diligence, and experience with purchase and sale of mineral assets and surface rights
• Identifying legal risks and recommending/implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Transacting renewables

Title examination experience is a plus, as is experience with oil, gas and natural resources transactions and dispute resolutions.
Board certification in oil, gas and mineral law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is also a plus.
The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, legal research and writing skills, as well as strong communication skills.
Lewis Brisbois’ Oil & Gas, Energy and Natural Resources Practice handles a broad array of matters from our offices located throughout the nation. Our clients include a wide variety of businesses involved in the energy industry, with a particular emphasis on the oil and gas industry. Our practice provides clients with expertise in negotiating, structuring, drafting and reviewing complex transactions and agreements, and our geographic diversity makes us well-equipped to represent oil and gas companies involved in exploration, production, refining and servicing.
Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation and in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements.

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