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About Us 
Founded in 2013, Oliva Gibbs is a client-focused law firm that specializes in serving oil and gas companies nationwide. With offices strategically located in Houston, Columbus, Lafayette, Midland, San Antonio and Oklahoma City, we advise a diverse range of clients - from Fortune 500, integrated oil and gas companies to private equity backed startups and mineral rights companies. Committed to excellence, we have strategic goals and are actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Oil and Gas Title Attorney to join our Appalachia team. This full-time role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that Oliva Gibbs exceeds client expectations while living out our Core Values: Unparalleled Client Experience, Passion for Learning, and Culture of Collaboration.  

We Need Your Drive and Precision 
Are you a detail-oriented, client-focused attorney with experience working on legal projects covering lands in Ohio, West Virginia or Pennsylvania? As our ideal candidate, you possess subject matter expertise in oil and gas law. Previous successful hires have had prior work experience as landmen, in-house legal and compliance attorneys, oil and gas finance executives, or counsel at a state regulatory agency.  At Oliva Gibbs, your dedication and precision will be paramount as you collaborate with senior attorneys to consistently provide timely and accurate solutions to our clients. 

Candidates with less than three years of relevant work experience may be required to report to an Oliva Gibbs office on a hybrid schedule. Oliva Gibbs offers opportunities for in-office and hybrid work environments if you live in close proximity to one of our offices. 

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: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating 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 at least one year of experience drafting title opinions covering lands in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania.

• 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 

• Quarterly, 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 

Core Values 
Our core values include an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning and a culture of collaboration. These values are embraced by every member of our team and are woven into the fabric of our daily operations. With unwavering dedication, we uphold these values, understanding that they not only define who we are as a firm but also shape the impact we aspire to make for both our clients and our colleagues. 
Oliva Gibbs LLP is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by the laws or regulations in the states where we operate. We are committed to supporting a variety of recruiting initiatives to continue building a diverse and inclusive law firm and legal profession. 
Oliva Gibbs presently employs attorneys residing in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. If you reside in a state not listed, please contact us to inquire about potential employment opportunities.

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