Title Attorney

Job Summary

Burnett Specialists is partnering with an established company in the oil and gas industry seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Title Attorney to join its team in San Antonio. This opportunity is direct hire and ideal for an attorney with a strong background in oil and gas title matters, including mineral ownership, leasehold interests, title examination, and property rights. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex title issues.

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze oil and gas titles, mineral ownership records, and leasehold interests.
• Research and interpret deeds, leases, assignments, conveyances, and other recorded instruments.
• Review and prepare title opinions and related legal documentation.
• Analyze complex chains of title to determine ownership interests.
• Identify title defects, ownership discrepancies, and recommend curative actions.
• Research mineral rights, surface rights, royalties, and working interests.
• Assist with legal matters involving oil and gas leases, mineral transactions, and property ownership.
• Collaborate with internal teams, land professionals, and other attorneys to resolve title related matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with oil and gas title examination, mineral interests, leasehold interests, or related oil and gas title matters.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas leases, property records, and ownership documentation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex title matters and multiple deadlines.

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from oil and gas companies, energy law firms, land and mineral title practices, or other legal environments involving oil and gas property rights.