Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Kean Miller LLP•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Opinion Attorney to work in our Houston office. This role is open to attorneys seeking a path to partnership, or to an experienced lateral staff attorney interested in either full-time or part-time. Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy, with eight office locations in Texas and Louisiana. The firm provides efficient legal services and practical advice to Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies.

Requirements

3 years of experience drafting oil and gas title opinions in Texas preferred
Strong understanding of Texas mineral law preferred
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve
Licensed to practice in Texas

Nice To Haves

Experience with Texas mineral law is strongly preferred.
3 years of experience in oil and gas, mineral title, energy transactions, property law, or related regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with upstream oil and gas matters, including mineral title examination, leasehold title opinions, and due diligence.
Support large-scale mineral acquisition projects, mineral leasing, surface use agreements, and complex upstream transactional work.
Draft and negotiate farm-out/farm-in agreements, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, servitudes, conveyances, and other energy-related contracts.
Conduct legal research, prepare title opinions, and assist with curative work and transactional documentation.
Support CCUS projects, including carbon sequestration servitudes, lease agreements, and related regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with clients, landmen, in-house counsel, and regulatory agencies to advance operations and transactions.