EQT Corporation

Senior Attorney – Operations

EQT Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Connecticut • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support day-to-day legal needs of operational departments, including contract drafting, negotiation, and legal interpretation.
  • Advise on operational matters such as leases, surface use agreements, right-of-way agreements, heavy hauling agreements, and local permitting processes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk.
  • Provide clear, practical legal guidance on operational matters.
  • Translate legal requirements into actionable business recommendations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including leases, surface use and right-of-way agreements, heavy hauling and municipal agreements.
  • Ensure alignment with company standards and risk tolerance.
  • Identify and evaluate legal risks associated with operational decisions.
  • Support resolution of disputes, including pre-litigation matters.
  • Work closely with multiple departments, including Land, Surface Permitting & Civil, and Midstream teams.
  • Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Maintain knowledge of oil & gas laws, particularly in the Appalachian Basin.
  • Monitor regulatory and industry developments.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar license.
  • 3+ years relevant experience.
  • Experience supporting upstream and/or midstream oil & gas operations, including knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations affecting upstream and/or midstream oil and gas operations in the Appalachian Basin.
  • Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel 5-10% of the time for team events.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingnegotiationlegal interpretationlease agreementssurface use agreementsright-of-way agreementsheavy hauling agreementsmunicipal agreementsdispute resolutionregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
communicationlegal guidancecross-functional collaborationrisk managementproblem-solvingclear translation of legal conceptspractical legal adviceteamworkorganizational skillsstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar license