Oil and Gas Title Attorney
A prominent Midwestern law firm is seeking a skilled Attorney to join their dynamic Energy Department in any of their offices located in Bismarck, Fargo, Mankato, St. Paul, or Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will specialize in real property title examination, with a strong emphasis on oil and gas title work.
In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of oil and gas and renewable energy projects, focusing on:
- Examining title records and determining ownership of surface, mineral, and leasehold interests across multiple tracts of land.
- Researching and resolving complex title issues.
- Drafting detailed and sophisticated title opinions.
Our practice serves a diverse client base, including oil and gas operators, renewable energy developers, independent power producers, transmission companies, and traditional utilities.
We welcome applicants with experience in oil and gas and/or real estate law, and particularly encourage those with specific expertise in oil and gas title examination to apply. While we prefer candidates with 3-8 years of experience who can commit to 1600-1775 billable hours annually, we are open to considering individuals with more experience or different hour expectations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-8+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Background in one or more of the following:
- Title examination.
- Oil and gas transactions (e.g., lease, easement, purchase agreements; title and survey review).
- Real estate transactions (e.g., lease, easement, purchase agreements; title and survey review).
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
- Solid academic credentials.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in Minnesota or North Dakota, (depending on office location), with the ability to obtain licensure in North Dakota if not already held.
Benefits Overview:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee resource benefits (counseling, coaching, caregiving support).
- Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
- Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
Our retirement plan includes:
- Financial and Social Security/Medicare planning.
- 401(k) and Roth investment options.
- Firm-paid profit-sharing contributions.
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