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Natural Resources Title Attorney (3/18/10)
Salt Lake City

Our client a leading energy boutique in the Rocky Mountain region has exclusively retained us to search for an associate for their Salt Lake City office. The ideal candidate will be self motivated, intelligent and have a strong work ethic. The position requires 3-6 years of oil and gas title examination experience. An undergraduate background in science or engineering is preferred but not required. This is a position that is open due to growth. Pay is top of market.

Please call or email Joe Maloney for a confidential consultation, jmaloney@bradsbygroup.com or 303-813 -8100

Oil and Gas Attorney (3/11/10)
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Montgomery and Andrews, P.A. requests resumes from qualified attorneys to join its established oil and gas practice in the firm’s Santa Fe office. Our oil and gas practice emphasizes exploration and production, but includes midstream, transportation and refining and marketing matters, as well. We seek an attorney experienced in one or more of the following areas: oil and gas litigation, land, title examination, regulatory, transactions and government relations. Experience as a professional landman is a plus. Please send inquiries to shall@montand.com.

Land Manager
Rio Tinto Exploration
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Land Manager implements the exploration strategies through acquiring and maintaining title required to achieve the RTX goals of delivering resources to Rio Tinto through discovery, joint venture, and acquisition. 

This role provides a full spectrum of land support to the regional exploration teams by:

1. Negotiating and delivering agreements for privately owned lands or in accordance with governing
2. legal requirements associated with government-owned lands and minerals.   
3. Maintaining land and mineral rights whether acquired, under agreement, or pursuant to law.
4. Divesting lands

Qualifications:

1. Related Bachelors Degree or equivalent required
2. Minimum 8 years related land experience including senior roles, in a resource environment,
3. with experience in exploration and or mining or legal roles or an equivalent combination of
4. training and experience are necessary . 
5. In-depth understanding of the appropriate mineral/land rights and related legislation within
6. their jurisdictions.
7. Established contacts, operational skills and reputation within relevant local
8. community/indigenous groups.
9. Comprehensive knowledge and operational experience with regulations.
10. In-depth understanding of related regulations as they impact upon land tenure (eg Environmental, 
11. heritage, local government and commercial implications).
12. In-depth understanding of industry codes of conduct across all states/countries/ bases in
13. their jurisdiction.
14. Functional understanding of RTX accounting and financial reporting systems.
15. In-depth understanding of related legal processes.
16. In-depth understanding of commercial/banking issues relating to bonds, guarantees, securities,
17. powers of attorney, caveats, statutory declarations and mortgages.
18. In-depth understanding of land administration systems throughout their jurisdictions.
19. Exposure to engagement with NGOs and external stakeholders.
20. Exposure to multi-country, multi-commodity, exposure to multi-disciplines. 

Position open until filled.  Equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates should apply online:
https://riotinto.taleo.net/careersection/4/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=VAN0000I

GC Type Role for Attorney (1/28/10)
Congo

International firm is looking for an attorney with at least 5 years of transactional experience to work on a copper mining project in the Congo. The person should be fluent in French and English and can be based out of any of the firm’s offices.  The firm needs someone who can spend significant amounts of time in the Congo and can take on a leadership role as well. The firm envisions that this person will originally start out in one of the firm’s state side offices to be trained prior to going to Africa.  Currently, the firm has several other attorneys involved so it could be on a rotating basis.  Mining and/or oil/gas experience is preferred as is someone who has previous experience in Africa or another developing country.  This person will basically be taking on a GC type role for this client.  It's a great opportunity for someone to take on a leadership role.  If you are interested or have any questions, please email Beth Woods, Managing Director, Major, Lindsey & Africa at bwoods@mlaglobal.com.

Senior Attorney (1/22/10)
Anadarko Petroleum
The Woodlands,TX

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is one of the world's largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, with corporate offices in The Woodlands, Texas. Anadarko's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to Shareholders by developing, acquiring and exploring for oil and gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare.

Qualifications:
This position requires a minimum of five years experience with a law firm or corporate law department. Environmental and/or regulatory background, with a basic understanding of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. A familiarity with the potential regulation of green house gas would be helpful. Strong negotiating skills are also required.
An understanding of oil and gas industry business processes is highly preferred. The ability to approach problems from both a technical and a business perspective is required.
This position requires strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and team building skills. Proficiency with the MicroSoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

Responsibilities:
This position is chiefly responsible for advising management regarding compliance with state and federal regulation of air, waste and water and representation of the business before regulatory agencies, including administrative appeals of agency decisions.

Education:
This position requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school. Grade and salary will be commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses:
Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

Travel Requirements:
The percentage of travel required for this position is 10-25%.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity in accordance with the applicable laws for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status. M/F/D/V

Click here to apply for the Sr. Attorney position.