Lewis Energy Group · 1 month ago
Legal Counsel
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLewis Energy Group is a leading natural gas producer in South Texas and across the nation, committed to excellence and community engagement. The Legal Counsel provides high-quality legal advice to various business units regarding the company's U.S. leasehold position and exploration and production projects, while managing contracts and ensuring compliance.
EnergyIndustrial EngineeringMineralOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Drafts, analyzes and interprets oil and gas leases and other contracts related to oil and gas operations such as joint operating agreements, surface use agreements, master service agreements, and commercial contracts
Supports various business units by managing the full lifecycle of contracts essential to oil and gas operations, ensuring compliance and mitigating operational and legal risk
Reviews, analyzes and interprets title opinions and title instruments
Assists the General Counsel with various projects and ongoing issues, including drafting, analyzing, and interpreting transaction documents, legal research and writing, and support for litigation matters
Represents the business unit in various meetings and committees as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
0-3 years related experience; minimum of a Juris Doctorate; additional legal, land, and/or oil and gas industry experience will be positively considered
Admitted to practice law, in good standing and a member of the Texas State Bar
Experience with mineral leasehold agreements including joint operating agreements, production handling agreements and other related contracts
Pragmatic approach to legal advice, with emphasis on ensuring ethical, legal, and safe operations and contracting practices
Must possess a fundamental understanding Microsoft Office suite
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to write clearly and persuasively
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines
Benefits
Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, and more
Retirement – 401(k) with immediate matching contribution
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for you and your dependents
On-Site Fitness Center
Wellness & Company Events throughout the year
Company
Lewis Energy Group
Lewis Energy Group specializes in drilling and completing wells that cater to the oil and gas industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Collin Neisen
COO, D&C
Bobby Nelson
Chief Administrative Officer
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