Oil & Gas Energy Lawyer - Los Angeles

Axiom Law•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Axiom is seeking Energy Lawyers specializing in Oil & Gas to work with their global clients in the energy industry. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to clients in the energy sector, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients in Oil & Gas, shaping legal strategies and driving business success. This is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Active bar license in the state in which you reside.
Minimum of 8+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on oil and gas law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations governing the oil and gas industry, including the Mineral Leasing Act, Clean Air Act, and Natural Gas Act.
Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising clients on upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas transactions and projects.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with energy commodities with an emphasis on pipelines and terminals, and experience counselling on energy compliance matters.
Energy-specific data centre experience (acquisition/leases/commercial contracts that have to do with acquiring or leasing into data centres - i.e., power purchase agreements/power supply/utilities).
FERC experience (regulatory).

Responsibilities

Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation, including environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and land use issues.
Draft and negotiate a variety of oil and gas agreements, including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, processing agreements and pipeline contracts.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local government laws and regulations.