Oil & Gas Attorney - Houston

Axiom is seeking Energy Lawyers specializing in Oil & Gas to work with global clients in the energy industry, providing expert legal advice and support to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients in Oil & Gas, shaping legal strategies and driving business success.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Active bar license in the state in which you reside.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on oil and gas law, preferably 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, including the Mineral Leasing Act, Clean Air Act, and Natural Gas Act.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) agreements.

Skills

• Experience advising clients on upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas transactions and projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with energy commodities, with an emphasis on pipelines and terminals, and experience counseling on energy compliance matters.
• Energy-specific data center experience (acquisition/leases/commercial contracts related to acquiring or leasing into data centers, e.g., power purchase agreements, power supply, utilities).
• FERC experience (regulatory).

Pay

The estimated total compensation for this full-time attorney role is $104,500–325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We deliver innovative solutions across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (industry average NPS is +35%).