Attorney (Oil & Gas) - Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InAttorney (Oil & Gas) - Oklahoma Corporation Commission page is loadedAttorney (Oil & Gas) - Oklahoma Corporation CommissionApplylocationsOklahoma Countytime typeFull timeposted onPosted 4 Days Agojob requisition idJR62736Job Posting TitleAttorney (Oil & Gas) - Oklahoma Corporation CommissionAgency185 CORPORATION COMMISSIONSupervisory OrganizationCorporation CommissionJob Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationAnnual Salary: Set at $85,000Job DescriptionBasic PurposeUnder the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (“Commission” or “OCC”) Office of General Counsel, perform professional legal work by providing advice and representation on matters relating to the regulation of oil and gas.Typical FunctionsAnalyzes factual and legal issues in the review of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and technical manuals.Conducts specialized research of case law, statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, and prepares memoranda of law.Prepares necessary legal documents and advisory opinions.May draft or comment on proposed legislation or changes in rules and/or regulations.Represents regulatory division in cases before an OCC Administrative Law Judge or the Commission. This includes working with division staff and preparing applications and/or complaints, proposed orders, briefs, motions, and additional documents preparatory or incidental to the hearing of a case; participates in pre-hearing conferences and hearings; examines witnesses, and argues motions.May negotiate contractual matters and draft the necessary contracts and other legal instruments or documents.Review cases; prepare reports, exhibits, and legal memoranda outlining factual and legal issues and recommending disposition.Answers general inquiries concerning legal issues from the public and staff; assists the general public regarding complaints, questions, or additional problems involving regulated entities; might mediate disputes between consumers and regulated entities.Performs related work as required and assigned.Education and ExperienceAdmission to the Oklahoma Bar Association and three (3) years of experience in the practice of law.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the scope of Oklahoma statutory law and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, principles of administrative and constitutional law, trial and administrative hearing procedures, and rules of evidence.Skilled in performing independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting argument clearly and concisely in oral and written form; effectively presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence involving the explanation of complex legal matters; effectively communicating with internal personnel and the public.Preferred candidates will have experience in Oil and Gas Conservation.Additional Job DescriptionThe work location will be in the Oklahoma City office of the Corporation Commission. Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.This position is not remote work eligible.Annual Salary$85,000/yearBenefitsAs an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years...