Oil & Gas Energy Lawyer (Remote)
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Axiomtalentplatform · RemoteFull-timeRemote1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
ComplianceNegotiation
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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.
- 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.
- Energy-specific data centre experience (acquisition/leases/commercial contracts that have to do with acquiring or leasing into data centres - i.e., power purchase agreements/power supply/utilities).
- FERC experience (regulatory).
Benefits
About Axiom:Learn more about life at 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.Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data prHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Join Our Team as an Oil & Gas Attorney at Axiom Location: Houston, Texas We are currently seeking Energy Lawyers specializing in Oil & Gas to work with our global clients in the energy industry. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our clients in energy sector, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients in Oil & Gas, shaping legal strategies and driving business success. This is an existing vacancy.
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