Upstream Petroleum Legal Analyst, Africa

Grade Level (for internal use): 09 Upstream Petroleum Legal Analyst, Africa Grade Level (For Internal Use Only): 09 Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Primary) / London, UK (Secondary) The Team: You will join the Energy Terms and Risk team, an industry-leading global team providing analysis of the legal, regulatory, fiscal and commercial developments shaping upstream energy investment. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across regions and disciplines, developing expertise in African energy markets, while contributing insights that support clients and policymakers. Responsibilities and Impact: Research and interpret legal, regulatory, contractual, commercial and economic developments affecting the upstream oil and gas sector in Africa, and communicate findings clearly Assess how contractual, regulatory and fiscal developments may affect upstream operations and investment decisions Share insights with clients and market participants through presentations and strategic discussions on regulatory risk Maintain regulatory tracking resources and contribute to consistent, evidence-based risk assessments Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and regions to produce integrated research on key trends impacting the African oil and gas sector Develop subject-matter expertise and provide clear, actionable legal and commercial insights to support clients and policymakers What We're Looking For: We welcome applications from candidates with a range of relevant professional and academic backgrounds. You may be a strong fit if you can demonstrate the following skills and experience. Basic Required Qualifications: Relevant legal or project economics experience or training in energy, petroleum, mining, taxationor a related area of law An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have a few years of relevant experience in upstream petroleum legal analysis, energy regulation or commercial energy-sector research Experience researching and interpreting legal or regulatory frameworks and communicating findings clearly Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information and translate it into clear, actionable insights Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English, including presenting findings to internal or external audiences Ability to communicate in French and or Portuguese would be preferred Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience analysing legal, regulatory, commercial or policy developments in energy or another regulated industry; knowledge of African markets is welcomed Knowledge of petroleum economics, energy policy, regulation or taxation Interest in, or experience using, AI-enabled tools and emerging research methods responsibly Experience collaborating across geographic regions, disciplines or cultural contexts   About S&P Global Energy At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at   www.spglobal.com/energy . What’s In It For You?

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