Current Openings

Build Your Legacy with Ball Morse Lowe PLLC! Fast-Track to Partnership

What You'll Do

As our Senior Oil & Gas Title Attorney in Houston, you’ll do more than draft title opinions—you’ll lead. You’ll step into a fast-track pathway to partnership by:

• Managing and Growing Client Relationships: Take ownership of existing high-value clients while nurturing new relationships through exceptional legal service and industry engagement.
• Leading a Team: Hire, train, and manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals. You’ll help build a thriving title practice from the ground up, with the full support of our experienced HR, marketing, and back-office staff.
• Delivering Sophisticated Legal Work: Lead complex title examination projects in Texas and New Mexico. Provide high-level legal counsel on mineral title, leasehold rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Driving Business Development: Represent the firm at industry events, maintain relationships across the energy sector, and expand your client base through trusted referrals and proven results.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is not a lateral title role—this is a leadership position designed for an attorney ready to shape their ideal work environment. You’ll have:

• An existing book of business to step into from day one
• The chance to earn equity and partnership as you build a team and grow your client base
• Freedom to leverage your professional network without the pressure to “bring a book” to the table on day one
• Full firm support to help you succeed—from HR and billing to systems, software, and compliance

What We're Looking For

• Experience: At least 5 years of direct experience in oil and gas title law, with a strong focus on Texas and New Mexico.
• Leadership: A demonstrated ability to lead teams, supervise legal work, and manage complex client relationships.
• Business Acumen: You understand the energy industry and have a strong network of operators, landmen, and industry players who know and trust your work.
• Communication: You’re confident, approachable, and excel at breaking down legal complexities for clients and team members alike.

Compensation and Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary, tailored to experience and leadership potential
• Significant bonus opportunities tied to performance and profitability
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, CLE, bar dues, etc.)
• Flexible hybrid or remote-friendly work model
• Clear, fast-track path to profit share and partnership

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to build your dream team, lead a thriving practice, and make your mark in the Houston energy legal market, we’d love to talk. Apply today and take your career to the next level—with a firm that’s ready to back your vision.

Work Location

• We have an office in Houston. Hybrid work is available for qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What You'll Do

As an Oil and Gas Title Attorney, you'll play a key role in supporting our clients across multiple energy-producing states. You’ll apply your legal expertise to guide clients through complex mineral and leasehold issues, ensuring clarity, confidence, and compliance at every turn. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting Thorough Oil and Gas Title Examinations: Research historical property records, leases, contracts, and other instruments to determine ownership, establish clear chains of title, build ownership schedules, and identify title defects or encumbrances.
• Drafting, Reviewing, and Delivering Title Opinions: Draft, review, and issue title opinions that clearly outline ownership status and assess the viability of production operations under current legal frameworks.
• Providing Strategic Legal Counseling: Advise clients on transactional structures and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluate risks, negotiate terms, and ensure legal alignment with all operational and environmental laws.
• Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Challenges: Given our expansive geographic footprint, you will have opportunity to address jurisdiction-specific legal challenges and opportunities in Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. This includes staying current with legislative changes, regulatory updates, and emerging legal trends across your jurisdiction to provide proactive solutions to our clients.
• Collaborating with Industry Stakeholders: Work closely with landmen, division order analysts, geologists, and other professionals or landowners to ensure legal and operational goals align.
• Supporting Client Relations and Business Development: Help maintain and grow client relationships through excellent service and by participating in industry events, workshops, and seminars.

This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where your legal expertise can directly impact the success and growth of our energy clients.

Why Ball Morse Lowe

• Competitive Compensation: Along with opportunities for significant bonuses based on performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Lower minimum billable hour requirements and a flexible, remote-friendly environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health coverage, 401(k) match, paid CLE and bar dues, paid time off, professional development programs, and more.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a tight-knit team of dynamic, experienced oil and gas attorneys. We prioritize development and mentorship and have cultivated a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Rewarding, High-Impact Work: Join a team known for delivering exceptional legal solutions that earn the trust and respect of our clients. You’ll have the satisfaction of making a tangible impact in the energy industry while producing work you can be proud of.
• Flexible Engagement Models: Choose from full-time employee, of-counsel, or independent contractor roles based on your goals and circumstances.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years of oil and gas title examination or related legal experience.
• Expertise: Familiarity with oil and gas law in one or more of our core jurisdictions (CO, OK, NM, ND, TX, WY) strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills: Strong organizational, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Work Location

• We have an office in Houston. Hybrid work is available for qualified candidates.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career?

Apply today and become part of a firm where your skills and experience will drive meaningful results—for our clients and for your career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person