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Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Industry Attorney / Consultant

Cape Town, WC, za💼 Full-time🗓 2018-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide legal counsel, technical expertise, and training on regulatory, environmental, and financial management issues for the Oil and Gas (Petroleum) industry, supporting national development and resource projects.

Role type

Senior IC Oil and Gas Industry Attorney / Consultant

Builds

Compliance strategies, legal solutions, and tailored agreements for energy and extractives projects.

Domain

Oil and Gas (Petroleum) / Energy / Extractives / International Development

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Oil and Gas law, regulatory reform, financial management, environmental impact analysis, contract negotiation, joint venture structuring, title analysis, policy development

Preferred skills

Upstream and midstream energy industry knowledge, downstream and power experience, M&A, Corporate Finance

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Analyze and draft oil and gas leases, joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, and production sharing agreements; advise on regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, and land use approvals; support asset development including acreage swaps and acquisitions; negotiate with royalty owners and contractors; review title documents to identify defects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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