Senior Oil & Gas Attorney - North Dakota

Senior Oil & Gas Attorney - North Dakota

$150000 - $250000 per year | Bismarck, ND | Remote | Permanent

Reputable firm offering remote work and flexible billable hours

A bit about us:

We represent oil & gas clients throughout Texas and beyond.

Why join us?

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Remote Work
• Flexible Billable Hours
• Multiple Bonus Opportunities
• Health Insurance Premium Coverage
• 401(k) Employer Contribution

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Attorney with 5+ years of experience preparing and reviewing North Dakota oil & gas title opinions.

This position is designed for an attorney who can independently evaluate complex mineral-title issues, conduct thorough title examinations, and produce clear, well-supported title opinions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare original, supplemental, acquisition, drilling, division order, and other oil & gas title opinions involving North Dakota properties.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive examinations of mineral and real property records in North Dakota counties.
• Analyze complex chains of title.
• Analyze deeds, mineral conveyances, reservations, oil & gas leases, assignments, easements, probate proceedings, court orders, liens, judgments, and other instruments affecting title.
• Apply North Dakota statutes, case law, title standards, and established oil & gas practices to reach well-supported title conclusions.
• Manage multiple title projects simultaneously while meeting demanding production and turnaround deadlines.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Dakota, or eligibility for admission within an agreed timeframe.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience in oil & gas, mineral title, real estate, or a closely related practice.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, or supervising North Dakota oil & gas title opinions.
• Strong knowledge of North Dakota mineral and real property law.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex chains of title and ownership issues.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.