Attorney (Oil & Gas) - Oklahoma Corporation Commission

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $85,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Office of General Counsel, the Attorney performs professional legal work by providing advice and representation on matters relating to the regulation of oil and gas. The position is based in the Commission’s Oklahoma City office, is not eligible for remote work, and follows core work hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Three years of experience practicing law.
• Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; Oklahoma statutory law and the Oklahoma Constitution; administrative and constitutional law; trial and administrative hearing procedures; and rules of evidence.
• Ability to conduct independent, difficult research and analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting arguments orally and in writing; present, explain, and argue cases and legal issues; compose correspondence explaining complex legal matters; and communicate effectively with internal personnel and the public.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Employment is contingent on a favorable background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Oil and Gas Conservation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factual and legal issues when reviewing policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and technical manuals.
• Conduct specialized research on case law, statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, and prepare legal memoranda.
• Prepare legal documents and advisory opinions.
• Draft or comment on proposed legislation and changes to rules or regulations, as needed.
• Represent a regulatory division in cases before an OCC Administrative Law Judge or the Commission, including coordinating with division staff; preparing applications, complaints, proposed orders, briefs, motions, and other hearing-related documents; participating in pre-hearing conferences and hearings; examining witnesses; and arguing motions.
• Negotiate contractual matters and draft contracts and other legal instruments or documents, as needed.
• Review cases and prepare reports, exhibits, and legal memoranda outlining factual and legal issues and recommending a disposition.
• Respond to general legal inquiries from the public and staff; assist the public with complaints, questions, or other problems involving regulated entities; and potentially mediate disputes between consumers and regulated entities.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrual of 15 days for the first 1–5 years of service, 18 days for 5–10 years, 20 days for 10–20 years, and 25 days for over 20 years.
• Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, life, and dependent life insurance, plus a flexible medical spending account.
• Benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choice of a Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed