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

<p></p> <h3><strong>Join Our Team as an Oil & Gas Lawyer at Axiom</strong></h3> <p><strong></strong></p> <h3><strong>Location: Houston, Texas </strong></h3> <p><strong></strong></p> <p></p> <p>We are currently seeking <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Lawyers focused in Oil & Gas </strong>to work <strong>on-site in Houston, Texas</strong> with our global clients in the energy industry in Houston, Texas. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in oil and gas law, with expertise in providing legal advice and support on a wide range of energy-related matters. This is an existing vacancy.</p> <p></p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation, including environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and land use issues.</li> <li>Draft and negotiate a variety of oil and gas agreements, including leases, joint operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, processing agreements and pipeline contracts.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state and local government laws and regulations. </li> </ul> <p></p> <h3><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Active bar license in at least one US State preferably Texas.</li> <li>Experience with energy-related data center transactions, including acquisitions, leases, and commercial contracts such as power purchase agreements, power supply arrangements, and utility agreements.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Experience with EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) agreements </li> <li>FERC regulatory experience </li> </ul> <p></p> <h3><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience advising clients on upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas transactions and projects.</li> <li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li> <li>Experience with energy commodities with an emphasis on pipelines and terminals, and experience counselling on energy compliance matters. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":18}"></p> <h3><strong>Compensation:</strong></h3> <p>The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.<strong> </strong>Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.</p> <h3><strong>About Axiom:</strong></h3> <p>For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments global