International energy company with operations in Houston seeks an attorney with strong onshore E&P experience to join its legal department. Committed to sustainability, technology and innovation, the company is publicly traded and engaged in worldwide operations.
Offering tremendous career growth potential, this position will advise on high-value exploration & production related transactions. Primary responsibilities will also include:
- Negotiation and drafting of leasehold agreements, joint operating agreements, production sharing agreements, ratification, lease amendments and other related contracts
- Managing operational matters, including permitting, service contracts and related drilling matters, production and accounting activities, confidentiality and non-disclosure
- Managing upstream exploration and production activities, including farm-outs, trades, unit agreements, seismic, and other related transactions
- Negotiating and drafting sales and transportation agreements, including midstream gathering and sales agreements
In addition, secondary responsibilities will include exposure to HSE, regulatory, FCPA compliance, crisis communications / media relations.
Ideal candidates will be in the 5 – 8 year range, with prior in-house and international experience. Although this position will begin on a contract basis, it is a potential long-term opportunity that offers tremendous career growth potential in the energy industry, along with attractive compensation levels commensurate with experience.