Oil and Gas Transactional Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with at least four years of experience to join a full-time, non-remote, partnership-track associate position in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, development agreements, operating agreements, and commercial agreements within the traditional energy sectors.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate gathering, transportation, processing, supply, and offtake agreements.
• Engage in agreements related to carbon capture or other energy transition projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in traditional energy sectors, including upstream and midstream oil and gas.
• Texas bar membership preferred; required within one year of joining.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Houston, TX.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission within one year.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity.
• Drug-free workplace.
• Participation in E-Verify.
• Support for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.