Oil & Gas Energy Lawyer (On-site in Houston, Texas)

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.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in at least one US State preferably Texas.
• Experience with energy-related data center transactions, including acquisitions, leases, and commercial contracts such as power purchase agreements, power supply arrangements, and utility agreements.
• 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
• FERC regulatory experience

Preferred 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 counselling on energy compliance matters.

About Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

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