Oil & Gas Title Attorney (Contract, Hybrid, In-Office)

Kean Miller LLP • Shreveport, LA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Opinion Attorney to advise clients on upstream oil and gas matters across Louisiana. The role is open to attorneys seeking part-time, reduced-hours, full-time, or contract opportunities. The work includes mineral title examination, title opinions, due diligence, mineral acquisition and leasing projects, upstream transactions, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects. The attorney will work with clients, landmen, in-house counsel, and regulatory agencies, and may represent clients before Louisiana administrative and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in oil and gas, mineral title, energy transactions, property law, or related regulatory matters.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting oil and gas title opinions in Louisiana.
• Strong understanding of Louisiana mineral law.

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.

What This Job Offers

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