Job Description

A prominent Midwestern law firm is seeking a skilled Attorney to join their dynamic Energy Department in any of their offices located in Bismarck, Fargo, Mankato, St. Paul, or Minneapolis . The ideal candidate will specialize in real property title examination , with a strong emphasis on oil and gas title work .

In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of oil and gas and renewable energy projects , focusing on:

• Examining title records and determining ownership of surface, mineral, and leasehold interests across multiple tracts of land.
• Researching and resolving complex title issues.
• Drafting detailed and sophisticated title opinions.

Our practice serves a diverse client base, including oil and gas operators, renewable energy developers, independent power producers, transmission companies, and traditional utilities .

We welcome applicants with experience in oil and gas and/or real estate law , and particularly encourage those with specific expertise in oil and gas title examination to apply. While we prefer candidates with 3-8 years of experience who can commit to 1600-1775 billable hours annually , we are open to considering individuals with more experience or different hour expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Background in one or more of the following:
  • Title examination.
  • Oil and gas transactions (e.g., lease, easement, purchase agreements; title and survey review).
  • Real estate transactions (e.g., lease, easement, purchase agreements; title and survey review).
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Solid academic credentials.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or North Dakota, (depending on office location), with the ability to obtain licensure in North Dakota if not already held.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee resource benefits (counseling, coaching, caregiving support).
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options.

Our retirement plan includes:

• Financial and Social Security/Medicare planning.
• 401(k) and Roth investment options.
• Firm-paid profit-sharing contributions.

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