Title Attorney - Oil & Gas

Title Attorney - Oil & Gas

Location: Dallas, TX (On-site: 5 days in office) 

The Firm: Data-Driven, Real-Asset Focused

Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles. Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries

Your Mission

We're seeking a  Title Attorney to join Stronghold in Dallas, where title work isn't back-office support, it's a front-line driver of how the firm acquires, evaluates, and closes on real assets.

You'll lead title analysis and strategy across oil and gas acquisitions and divestitures, resolve complex title matters that others can't untangle, and partner directly with land, legal, and executive teams to push transactions forward. Your opinions won't sit in a drawer, they'll inform investment decisions at the highest level.

This is the right role for a title attorney who wants more than traditional legal work. You'll have real ownership over deal-critical analysis, meaningful exposure to transactions, and the opportunity to mentor a team and shape how title work gets done across a growing platform. If you're energized by complexity, speed, and the chance to leave your mark on a firm that's scaling fast, this is it.

Key Responsibilities - What You’ll Own

Title Examination & Analysis

• Be the authority on title. Review real property title documents and oil and gas agreements, chain mineral, surface, and working interests, and produce accurate, defensible ownership reports.
• Resolve what others can't. Identify and untangle title issues within the chain of title, the complex, multi-state, multi-interest problems that require real expertise to solve.
• Calculate with precision. Determine ownership of surface, mineral, royalty, and working interests with the accuracy that transaction teams and executives depend on.
• Own the opinion. Draft title opinions that clearly advise on ownership, resolve title complexities, and hold up under scrutiny.

Leadership & Development

• Raise the team's ceiling. Lead training programs that upskill team members in title analysis and regulatory compliance, building organizational capability that outlasts any single transaction.
• Be the go-to resource. Serve as the internal expert on title, regulatory, and transactional matters, the person the team comes to when the answer isn't obvious.
• Share what you know. Translate complex commercial obligations and opportunities into clear guidance that aligns team efforts and improves outcomes.

Contractual & Transactional Work

• Draft documents that hold. Produce precise, legally sound title opinions, property conveyances, contractual agreements, and curative measures — clean, clear, and built to close.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work across the org. Coordinate with land, legal, and executive teams to streamline asset acquisition processes and protect company interests at every stage.
• Build the infrastructure. Assist in the integration and training of applications designed to capture and manage asset data.
• Mentor deliberately. Facilitate knowledge sharing that genuinely improves the team's understanding of title and contractual issues, not just answering questions, but building capability.

Quality & Execution

• Deliver under pressure. Produce high-quality work products within aggressive deadlines, because deals don't wait.
• Communicate clearly. Provide concise, actionable summaries of findings during due diligence and team discussions that move things forward, not slow them down.

Qualifications - What You Bring

• An active law license. Licensed attorney in good standing in Texas and/or one or more of the following: New Mexico, Louisiana, Ohio, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, or Oklahoma.
• Deep O&G title experience. You've done the work, mineral interest analysis, chain of title, multi-state regulatory systems, and you're genuinely expert at it.
• Multi-state regulatory fluency. Strong working knowledge of unit structures and regulatory systems across the states where we operate.
• Exceptional analytical instincts. You work through complex title problems systematically, accurately, and fast.
• The ability to develop others. You can train team members on industry best practices and legal procedures in a way that actually sticks.
• Clear, compelling communication. Strong written and verbal skills, you can educate a junior team member and present findings to an executive in the same day.
• High integrity and a collaborative mindset. You do the right thing, you work well with others, and you make the people around you better.

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

• Landman experience. Hands-on landman background is a meaningful differentiator, you understand the field, not just the law.
• Energy Management education. A degree or coursework in Energy Management gives you an edge in understanding the full commercial picture.

Why Stronghold

At Stronghold, we strive to create a workplace that is not only rewarding but also satisfying. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to providing them with an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. When you choose to work with us, you'll be joining a team of highly talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to bringing technology expertise to our domain. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and we provide our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed. If you’re looking for ownership, impact, and the opportunity to grow alongside a high-performing team, we invite you to apply today!

Our Investment in You

• Market-competitive compensation
• Fully paid benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k + Match
• Company sponsored LTD, STD, life insurance and AD&D
• Generous PTO policy
• Exemplary holiday observance
• Parental Leave
• Class A offices in prime locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.