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Oil & Gas Litigation Attorney (Senior Associate to Partner) - Houston in Houston

Date Posted: 20 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

An energy-focused law firm is seeking an experienced oil and gas litigator in Houston to lead disputes for operators and other energy-industry clients and grow a practice of their own.

 

Responsibilities

- Lead oil and gas and energy litigation from pleadings through trial or resolution

- Handle title, lease, royalty, and operational disputes

- Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and try cases

- Develop client relationships and bring in new matters

 

Requirements

- Senior associate, of counsel, or partner-level litigation experience, ideally in oil and gas or energy

- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Texas

- Courtroom and trial experience

- Portable book of business preferred

 

Compensation and benefits

- Top-market competitive compensation, based on experience

 

Work arrangement

Full-time, based in Houston.

 

Lawyers here come from inside the industry and bring that practical perspective to every case, in a collaborative culture built on integrity, teamwork, and constant learning.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employment.

 

Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, either via phone/text (605) 610-1227, or email nina.shock@gogpac.com.

 

Apply: Submit your resume in confidence, quoting reference OGLIT-HOU-MKT.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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