Oil & Gas Energy Lawyer - Oklahoma

Overview

This role is for an Energy Lawyer specializing in Oil & Gas to support global clients in the energy industry. The position provides legal advice and support focused on compliance and risk mitigation. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation, including environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and land use issues.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of oil and gas agreements, including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, processing agreements, and pipeline contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Active bar license in the state in which you reside.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on oil and gas law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations governing the oil and gas industry, including the Mineral Leasing Act, Clean Air Act, and Natural Gas Act.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas transactions and projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with energy commodities, with an emphasis on pipelines and terminals, and experience advising on energy compliance matters.
• Energy-specific data centre experience (acquisition/leases/commercial contracts related to acquiring or leasing into data centres, including power purchase agreements/power supply/utilities).
• FERC experience (regulatory).

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles: $104,500–325,000 per year.
• Estimated total compensation for non-attorney roles: $71,250–309,750 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Location

Oklahoma City

Additional Information

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request and consistent with applicable laws.