Oil & Gas Energy Lawyer - Oklahoma
$104,500–$325,000 year
RemoteUnited States or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
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. This role requires an active bar license and a minimum of 8+ years of experience practicing oil and gas law. The position offers full-time employment in Oklahoma City with a total compensation range of $104,500 to $325,000 per year. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws governing the industry, including the Mineral Leasing Act, Clean Air Act, and Natural Gas Act.
Required Qualifications
- Active bar license in the state in which you reside
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience practicing law
- Focus on oil and gas law
- Experience 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
- Knowledge of the Mineral Leasing Act
- Knowledge of the Clean Air Act
- Knowledge of the Natural Gas Act
- Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements
- Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check
- Providing proof of identity
- Possessing the necessary legal authorization to work
Desired Qualifications
- Experience advising clients on upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas transactions and projects
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with energy commodities with an emphasis on pipelines and terminals
- Experience counselling on energy compliance matters
- Energy-specific data centre experience (acquisition/leases/commercial contracts that have to do with acquiring or leasing into data centres - i.e., power purchase agreements/power supply/utilities)
- FERC experience (regulatory)
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