Oil & Gas Title Attorney- New Mexico

About the role

Founded in 2013, Oliva Gibbs is a client-focused law firm specializing in oil and gas companies. We serve clients across the country, including Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed startups, and mineral rights companies. We are committed to excellence and seek a highly motivated Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join our Permian Team in New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Oil & Gas Title Expertise:

  • Conduct title examinations to determine ownership related to oil and gas properties.
  • Identify and analyze relevant documents such as deeds, leases, and contracts to establish ownership rights.
  • Draft title opinions highlighting any defects, liens, or other issues that may impact the ownership or use of the property.
  • Conduct due diligence reviews for clients involved in oil and gas transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
  • Provide guidance on legal risks, potential liabilities, and strategies for mitigating legal issues related to oil and gas transactions.

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contracts including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase, and sale agreements.
  • Ensure that contracts protect the interests of the client and comply with relevant laws.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

  • Collaborate with litigation attorneys if legal action becomes necessary.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work collaboratively with all team members fostering a spirit of teamwork through honesty, hard work, and trust, while ensuring seamless execution of complex legal transactions.

• Meet quarterly billable requirement of 450 hours.

• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities.

• Support other activities and projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities.

Position Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license with 1-3 years of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in New Mexico.
• Familiarity preparing large, unit-wide division order ownerships with tract and allocation factors.
• Exceptional commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for embracing a growth mindset, actively pursuing avenues for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through.

What We Bring

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including healthcare (health, dental, vision and more) and additional insurance options, flex holidays and 401K match program.
• A team-based bonus system.
• A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees' lives inside and outside of the office with options for a hybrid/remote work environment and a progressive PTO policy.