Ascendion · 3 hours ago
Oil and Gas Attorney
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expAscendion is seeking an Oil and Gas Attorney to support clients across multiple energy-producing states. In this role, you will guide clients through complex mineral and leasehold issues, conduct title examinations, draft title opinions, and provide strategic legal counseling.
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Hiring Manager
Aaron Wilks
Responsibilities
Conducting Thorough Oil and Gas Title Examinations: Research historical property records, leases, contracts, and other instruments to determine ownership, establish clear chains of title, build ownership schedules, and identify title defects or encumbrances
Drafting, Reviewing, and Delivering Title Opinions: Draft, review, and issue title opinions that clearly outline ownership status and assess the viability of production operations under current legal frameworks
Providing Strategic Legal Counseling : Advise clients on transactional structures and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluate risks, negotiate terms, and ensure legal alignment with all operational and environmental laws
Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Challenges: Given our expansive geographic footprint, you will have opportunity to address jurisdiction-specific legal challenges and opportunities in Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. This includes staying current with legislative changes, regulatory updates, and emerging legal trends across your jurisdiction to provide proactive solutions to our clients
Collaborating with Industry Stakeholders: Work closely with landmen, division order analysts, geologists, and other professionals or landowners to ensure legal and operational goals align
Supporting Client Relations and Business Development: Help maintain and grow client relationships through excellent service and by participating in industry events, workshops, and seminars
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 2-5 years of oil and gas title examination or related legal experience
Strong organizational, research, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
Familiarity with oil and gas law in one or more of our core jurisdictions (CO, OK, NM, ND, TX, WY) strongly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development support
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Ascendion
Ascendion is a trusted ally for enterprise business and technology leaders engineering the digital future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karthik Krishnamurthy
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
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Chief AI Officer
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