What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oil & Gas Title Attorney position at Kean Miller LLP?
Description
With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Texas and Louisiana, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.
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.
Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in oil and gas, mineral title, energy transactions, property law, or related regulatory matters. Experience with Texas mineral law is strongly preferred.
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.
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
What Kean Miller Offers
We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and transcript to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website.
All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.