Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Specialist Paralegal (Oil & Gas) to join its Global Finance and Energy Transactions practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value finance and corporate transactions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors.
The Specialist Paralegal will provide advanced support to attorneys on a wide range of oil and gas transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of industry terminology, documentation, and filing procedures, along with the ability to manage due diligence, document organization, and closings independently.
Draft and review contracts, liens, conveyances, and related oil and gas documentation under attorney supervision
Prepare and file documents with county recording offices and regulatory agencies
Manage the full deal lifecycle, including checklists, due diligence, signature pages, and closing binders
Review and file UCC financing statements; order and analyze UCC lien searches and corporate documents
Maintain accurate records of oil and gas transactions and coordinate with internal teams and vendors
Provide training and guidance to junior team members as needed
Bachelor's degree required
Experience with mortgage, environmental, and regulatory filings related to oil and gas assets
Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional transactions (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, etc.)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
This is a great opportunity for an experienced oil and gas paralegal to join a top-tier law firm and contribute to major transactions shaping the future of the energy sector.