CareerPlan

Upstream Petroleum Legal Analyst, Africa

London, United Kingdom; Cape Town, South AfricaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-05

Core

Research and interpret legal, regulatory, contractual, commercial, and economic developments affecting the upstream oil and gas sector in Africa to support clients and policymakers.

Role type

Upstream petroleum legal analyst

Builds

Integrated research on key trends impacting the African oil and gas sector

Domain

Upstream oil and gas / Energy regulation / African markets

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Legal or project economics experience in energy/petroleum/mining/taxation, Regulatory framework analysis, Qualitative and quantitative data analysis, Clear written and spoken English communication, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

French or Portuguese language ability, Knowledge of petroleum economics or energy policy, Experience with AI-enabled research tools, Cross-regional collaboration experience