Oil and Gas Attorney (3-8 Years Experience)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney specializing in the examination of title to real property to join their Energy Department in Minneapolis, MN. The role involves working on diverse oil and gas and renewable energy projects, focusing on oil and gas title examination. Candidates may work in Bismarck, Fargo, Des Moines, Madison, or Minneapolis, with remote options available.

Duties

• Examine title records and determine ownership of surface, mineral, and leasehold interests.
• Research and analyze unique title issues.
• Draft complex title opinions.
• Collaborate with clients including oil and gas operators and renewable energy developers.

Requirements

• 3-8+ years of related legal experience.
• Background in title examination, oil and gas transactions, or real estate transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Licensed to practice in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School.

Certifications

• License to practice law in relevant states.

Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Ability to obtain a license to practice in North Dakota.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee resource benefits including counseling and coaching.
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
• Retirement plan with financial planning and 401k/Roth options.

Law offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico and China. The legal practice has sixty-four years of professional law experience. There are eleven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking-financial services, employment-labor, energy and health law. A fairly large team of results-driven attorneys and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. Pro-bono work is endorsed at the legal practice.