Oil & Gas Title Attorney

Kean Miller LLP•Shreveport, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Opinion Attorney to work in their Shreveport office. This role is open to attorneys seeking a path to partnership or experienced lateral attorneys interested in a reduced-hours role. The firm serves clients in the energy sector across Louisiana and Texas, providing legal counsel for upstream oil and gas matters, energy transactions, and property law. They focus on creating unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value for their clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in oil and gas, mineral title, energy transactions, property law, or related regulatory matters.
Experience with Louisiana mineral law is strongly preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience drafting oil and gas title opinions in Louisiana preferred
Strong understanding of Louisiana mineral law preferred

Responsibilities

Assist clients across Louisiana 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.
Represent clients before Louisiana administrative and regulatory bodies, including the Office of Conservation, Department of Natural Resources, and State Mineral and Energy Board.