Attorney / Senior Attorney - Operations

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Posted Apr 22, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

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Overview

A leading natural gas producer in the United States is seeking an Attorney/Senior Attorney to provide practical, business-aligned legal support primarily to upstream and midstream land and surface operations teams. This role involves delivering clear, actionable legal advice and high-quality work products in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day legal needs of operational departments, including contract drafting, negotiation, and legal interpretation.
Advise on operational matters such as leases, surface use agreements, right-of-way agreements, heavy hauling agreements, and local permitting processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk.
Provide clear, practical legal guidance on operational matters and translate legal requirements into actionable business recommendations.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including leases, mineral agreements, surface use and right-of-way agreements, heavy hauling, and municipal agreements.
Ensure alignment with company standards and risk tolerance.
Identify and evaluate legal risks associated with operational decisions.
Support resolution of disputes, including pre-litigation matters.
Collaborate closely with departments such as Land, Surface Permitting & Civil, and Midstream teams.
Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Maintain knowledge of oil and gas laws, particularly in the Appalachian Basin.
Monitor regulatory and industry developments.

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Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with an active bar license.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting upstream and/or midstream oil and gas operations, including knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations affecting these operations in the Appalachian Basin.
Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
Ability to travel 5-10% of the time for team events and meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of relevant experience.
Direct experience with land and surface agreements, midstream commercial agreements, and municipal contract and permitting processes.
Experience working closely with operational business teams.
Demonstrated ability to leverage legal technology and workflow tools.

Location

Remote work is being considered for this role, excluding candidates residing in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.