Oil & Gas Attorney (3-8 Years Experience) (Multiple Locations) - Fargo, ND
About the role
We are seeking an Attorney specializing in examination of title to real property to join our dynamic Energy Department. We will consider candidates interested in working in Bismarck, Fargo, Des Moines, Madison, or Minneapolis offices, as well as candidates seeking a remote work arrangement; candidates who would be based in one of our office locations are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work on a diverse range of oil and gas and renewable energy projects, with a focus on oil and gas title examination.
- Examine title records, determine ownership to surface, mineral, and leasehold interests in numerous tracts of land.
- Research and analyze unique title issues.
- Draft complex title opinions.
Requirements
Candidates with oil and gas and/or real estate experience are encouraged to apply; specific experience with oil and gas title examination is a plus. While our ideal candidate would have 3-8 years of experience and a creditable/billable hours expectation between 1,600 – 1,775 hours, we are open to considering candidates with more experience and/or lower hours expectations.
Qualifications
- Background in one or more of the following areas: title examination; oil and gas transactions, particularly involving lease, easement, or purchase agreement drafting, and title and survey review;
- Real estate transactions, particularly involving lease, easement or purchase agreement drafting, and title and survey review;
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills;
- Strong academic background;
- J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School;
- Licensed to practice in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin (depending upon location) and ability to obtain a license to practice in North Dakota.
Skills
Our firm's practice represents a broad spectrum of clients, including oil and gas operators, renewable energy developers, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, traditional utilities, and more. Candidates with oil and gas and/or real estate experience are encouraged to apply; specific experience with oil and gas title examination is a plus.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more!
Pay
Comprehensive benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
Schedule
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers , and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and legal transcript. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com . We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
About Fredrikson
To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment.
Benefits
Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
Contact Information
For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com . We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.