Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Legislation Attorney / Consultant
Core
Provide legal counsel, regulatory reform support, and technical expertise for Oil & Gas exploration, extraction, and project finance across multiple global regions.
Role type
Senior IC Oil and Gas Legislation Attorney / Consultant
Builds
Compliance strategies, legal solutions, and tailored agreements for energy projects
Domain
Energy / Extractives / Natural Resources
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Oil and Gas law, regulatory reform, contract negotiation, joint venture structuring, environmental compliance, financial modeling, policy analysis, land use approvals, litigation support
Preferred skills
Upstream and midstream industry knowledge, downstream and power experience, infrastructure development, project finance, debt-equity financing
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 and environmental health and safety; support government stakeholders in policy and legal reform; negotiate with royalty owners and joint venture parties; guide asset development including acreage swaps and acquisitions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC