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Job ID#: 43877
A Houston-based law firm is hiring an experienced Transactional Business & Oil & Gas Attorney for its Energy Corridor office. This is a client-facing, hands-on role (not document review) involving title work, deal structuring, and closing transactions.
Schedule / Work Setup
– Full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm)
– Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
Responsibilities
– Handle business transactions (asset/equity deals, purchases/sales, wind-ups)
– Draft and negotiate loan documentation and restructuring materials
– Advise on corporate governance (entity formation, operating/shareholder agreements)
– Perform title examination and curative work
– Support oil & gas matters including lease and mineral title issues tied to lien claims
– Assist with Texas lien work including mineral/materialmen’s liens (Texas Property Code Chapters 53 and 56)
– Review and negotiate contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for oilfield service companies
Qualifications
– J.D. from an accredited law school
– Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas
– 3–6 years of transactional practice (not entry-level)
– Strong drafting skills and attention to detail (title and lien work are detail-heavy)
– Comfortable with direct client contact and practical problem-solving
Preferred (Nice to Have)
– Experience with title examination, oil & gas lease review, Texas lien work, MSA review, and/or loan documentation
– Admission in another state (especially OK, NM, LA, ND, PA, WY, UT)
