Associate Oil & Gas Attorney

OIL AND GAS ATTORNEY POSITION

Holliday Energy Law Group is looking for candidates to join our growing team in our San Antonio office, primarily to assist in preparation of oil and gas title opinions in Texas and New Mexico, and regulatory advising in New Mexico with a strong emphasis on compulsory pooling. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in at least one of the following states: Texas or New Mexico.

Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: San Antonio, Texas

Who We Are

Our Core Purpose:
To create massive, outsized value.

At Holliday Energy Law Group, we do more than just offer legal advice. We build competitive advantages for our clients by identifying and mitigating legal risks with practical solutions. Our work positions projects for success, advances the careers of our clients and colleagues, and ultimately creates massive value for everyone involved.

Our Core Values:

• The Obstacle is the Way: Embrace challenges as opportunities.
• Be Smart: Use emotional intelligence to positively impact every interaction.
• Take Ownership: Own every problem and its solution—no excuses, no blame.
• A Duty to Serve: Give back to the communities that have helped us thrive.
• Cover and Move: Leverage teamwork to create better outcomes.
• High Motor: Consistently do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Who You Are

You are a legal professional who:

• Identifies with our core values: You see challenges as opportunities and take ownership of your work.
• Is excited about the oil and gas industry: You thrive on the complexities of title, regulatory, and operational issues.
• Loves solving puzzles: You enjoy the cerebral aspects of legal research, writing, and problem-solving.
• Values precision and accuracy: Your work is always detailed and thorough.
• Is motivated by helping others: You see your role as a key contributor to both client success and team growth.

Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, whether through:

• In-house work in a land or legal department at an exploration and production company,
• Drafting title opinions, or
• Field experience as a landman preparing runsheets or abstracts of title.

Why This Role Matters

Your contributions directly influence the success of our clients and the growth of our firm. By delivering timely, accurate legal guidance:

• For our clients: You ensure that projects move forward without costly delays, opening opportunities for new wells, acquisitions, or other strategic moves.
• For our team: You support the professional advancement of your colleagues by setting a high standard for excellence.
• For the firm: Your success is our success. We operate on a quarterly planning cycle (inspired by the Rockefeller Habits) to continuously improve and meet ambitious targets.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advice & Documentation:

  • Draft and deliver title opinions and legal memoranda addressing oil and gas title, operational, and regulatory law issues.
  • Provide guidance on land transactions, acquisitions, leases, and related real estate matters.

• Risk Mitigation & Compliance:

  • Identify and address legal risks, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Support due diligence efforts on property and title matters.

• Collaboration & Teamwork:

  • Work closely with internal teams—land, operations, finance—to support strategic initiatives.
  • Actively participate in our quarterly firm-wide planning sessions, setting and achieving individual priorities that align with our strategic goals.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Consistently strive for excellence in your billable work while contributing to non-billable process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Licensing: Must hold an active law license in Texas or New Mexico (candidates licensed in Oklahoma, North Dakota, or Ohio may be considered, with compensation adjusted accordingly).
• Experience: 2 to 5 years in oil and gas title, transactional, or regulatory law—ideally with hands-on experience in a land department, drafting title opinions, or field land management.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Performance Metrics

Your performance will be measured by:

• Billable Hours: Meeting your annual individual billable hour goal.
• Quality of Work: Delivering precise, timely, and high-impact legal opinions and memoranda.
• Strategic Contributions: Successfully achieving individual non-billable quarterly priorities that support the firm’s broader strategic initiatives.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry and help us create massive, outsized value, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples to [insert application email or link].

Holliday Energy Law Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.