Senior Attorney - Lead Counsel, Operations

Continental Resources

Oklahoma, US
Not specified
Upstream oil and gas law expertise
Contract negotiation and drafting
Litigation management and strategy
Continental Resources is seeking a Senior Attorney to serve as Lead Counsel for its operations business unit, focusing on legal matters related to oil and gas law, transactional work, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should possess at least five years of relevant legal experience and demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary attorney providing day-to-day guidance on all legal matters for an operations business unit.
  • The successful candidate will prepare, review, and negotiate complex upstream oil and gas agreements including leases and joint operating agreements.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of five years of legal experience with substantial exposure to oil and gas matters and be licensed in Oklahoma.

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Continental Resources is seeking a Senior Attorney to serve as Lead Counsel for its operations business unit, focusing on legal matters related to oil and gas law, transactional work, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should possess at least five years of relevant legal experience and demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Upstream oil and gas law expertise
  • Contract negotiation and drafting
  • Litigation management and strategy
  • Regulatory compliance advisory
  • Risk management in operations

Nice-to-have

  • In-house E&P company experience
  • Asset acquisition and divestiture support
  • Environmental regulation familiarity
  • Outside counsel budget management
  • Proactive commercial mindset

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Minimum 5 years legal experience
  • Licensed member of Oklahoma State Bar
  • Substantial oil and gas law exposure
  • Successful background check completion

Work Rights

Must be qualified to practice in-house in Oklahoma

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