Associate Attorney

Job Summary

The Associate Attorney provides legal support to BKVs Legal Department by assisting attorneys with commercial transactions corporate governance mergers and acquisitions regulatory matters and general corporate legal advice. This role supports a broad range of legal matters affecting the Companys upstream midstream power and carbon capture businesses while developing practical legal and business judgment.

Working under the guidance of senior attorneys the Associate Attorney drafts and reviews legal documents conducts legal research participates in transactions and advises internal business clients on day-to-day legal matters. This position requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment. The successful candidate demonstrates integrity accountability collaboration and sound judgment while upholding BKVs values and culture

Responsibilities

• Draft review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including confidentiality agreements master service agreements purchase and sale agreements transportation agreements easements and other commercial contracts.
• Assist with mergers acquisitions divestitures joint ventures and other strategic transactions including due diligence transaction documentation closing activities and post-closing integration.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business units on operational commercial and corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding oil and gas corporate commercial environmental and regulatory issues.
• Assist with corporate governance matters including preparation of Board and committee materials resolutions entity maintenance and corporate records.
• Support the Legal Department in maintaining contract templates legal forms policies and internal procedures.
• Review and advise on contract compliance risk allocation and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on assigned legal matters.
• Assist with litigation management discovery requests document preservation and legal holds as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Land Operations Finance Accounting Human Resources Commercial and Corporate Development.
• Support legal operations initiatives designed to improve efficiency knowledge management and departmental processes.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations and commercial transactions.
• Basic understanding of contract law corporate law and legal principles applicable to the energy industry.
• Strong legal research writing drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism integrity confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn accept feedback and assume increasing responsibility.

Education & Experience

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Colorado or Texas admission or ability to obtain admission preferred).
• 13 years of legal experience preferably with an energy company or law firm representing oil and gas clients.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with upstream oil and gas operations commercial transactions or corporate law.

Preferred

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or complex commercial transactions.
• Experience advising business clients in the oil and gas or energy industry.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Location

• This role is based out of the BKV Office in Denver CO or Houston TX. Remote or hybrid work will be considered.
• Some travel (up to 5%) may be required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with standard business hours; extended hours may be required depending on business needs. May occasionally be exposed to distracting noise while sharing office space with others.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer telephone and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift carry push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (Base Pay $84000 - $153000)
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with 6% employer match.
• Paid time off and 12 company holidays per year.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

BKV Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status.

BKV Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources.