Upstream Petroleum Legal Analyst, Africa

Overview

In this role you will analyze legal, regulatory, fiscal and commercial developments shaping Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector, translating findings into clear insights for clients and policymakers. You’ll assess how policy changes affect operations and investment, track regulatory risk, and collaborate across regions to deliver integrated research. You will develop subject-matter expertise on African energy markets and contribute to strategic discussions. This position offers impact at the intersection of law, economics and energy policy within a global team.

Pay / Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Healthcare coverage
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off
• Continuous Learning: Resources to grow your career
• Invest in Your Future: competitive pay, retirement planning, education program with student loan contribution
• Family Friendly Perks
• Beyond the Basics: additional perks for employees

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret developments affecting Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector and communicate findings clearly
• Assess impact of regulatory and fiscal changes on operations and investment decisions
• Share insights with clients and market participants through presentations and discussions on regulatory risk
• Maintain regulatory tracking resources and contribute to evidence-based risk assessments
• Collaborate across disciplines and regions to produce integrated research on key trends in Africa’s oil and gas sector
• Develop subject-matter expertise and provide clear, actionable legal and commercial insights to support clients and policymakers

Key requirements

• Relevant legal or project economics experience or training in energy, petroleum, mining, taxation or related area of law
• Several years of upstream petroleum legal analysis, energy regulation or energy-sector research experience
• Experience researching and interpreting legal or regulatory frameworks and communicating findings clearly
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and translate it into actionable insights
• Clear written and spoken English communication; presenting findings to internal or external audiences
• French and/or Portuguese language ability preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• clear written and verbal communication
• cross-disciplinary collaboration
• analytical thinking
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information
• familiarity with energy policy, regulation or taxation

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