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, 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 ambitious 5-year goals and are actively seeking a highly motivated and capable Partner to join our Bakken team. This full-time position reports directly to the managing Partners and will be responsible for supporting revenue targets, managing clients and attorneys at the firm.

We Need Your Drive and Precision

Are you a detail-oriented, client-focused attorney with the ability to lead a team of attorneys in our Bakken group? Successful partners in this role possess the ability to review work and manage projects. People will be a priority, whether it be managing clients or the attorneys on their team.

As our ideal candidate, you possess subject matter expertise in oil and gas law. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management: Manage attorneys on the team and the projects they are working on. This includes the ability to review title opinions and other legal work from the team at an elevated level.

• Subject Matter Expert: Generating content to hand off to the marketing team.

• Client Management & Growth: Staying engaged with clients and exhibiting our core value of an Excellent Client Experience, while also expanding clients and generating new work.

Position Requirements

• Juris Doctor and an active license in states active in the Bakken play.

• 10+ years experience drafting title opinions in North Dakota and conducting Due Diligence

• 5+ years managing clients

• 5+ years providing the final review prior to the work being handed off to the client

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Proficiency in technology platforms

• Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attention to detail, and follow through

• Commitment to excellent client and employee service

What We Bring

Excellent benefits including healthcare (health, dental, vision and more) and additional insurance options, flex holidays and 401K match program

• Market base salary + bonus potential

• A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees lives inside and outside of the office with options for a hybrid 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. Each value is embraced and built on as a team and for individuals. Our team members take pride in our core values and are tasked with upholding them. We feel these values encompass what we strive to be as a firm for our clients and employees.

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.