S&P Global

S&P Global Commodity Insights

The Role: Principal Legal Research Analyst – Upstream Petroleum

The Team: You will be working in the E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk team, an industry-leading provider of analysis on above-ground issues affecting the hydrocarbon sector. We are dedicated to providing oil and gas companies and governments with actionable insights to inform upstream investment decisions and policymaking. You will also collaborate extensively with the Upstream Transformation team to assess how energy transition regulatory developments are affecting the upstream investment environment.

The Impact: Support oil and gas companies, governments and financial investors in making critical business decisions, assessing legal and contract terms, and adapting to a low-carbon world.

What’s in it for you:

• Work alongside a team of industry-leading experts to become the point person for views on the upstream regulation in Asia
• Support a range of upstream companies in assessing regulatory and contractual risks to inform investment decisions
• Engage with regional governments to benchmark and inform upstream policymaking
• Collaborate with a global network of subject matter experts and leverage world-class datasets to create insightful research on how the energy transition is affecting the upstream sector in Asia

Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a highly motivated individual to:

• Research, analyze and communicate a wide range of legal, commercial and economic issues which affect the upstream oil and gas sector in Asia.
• Monitor and assess the impacts of key contractual, regulatory and fiscal developments affecting the upstream sector.
• Engage with clients on these topics through presentations and discussions.
• Maintain risk scores and a variety of regulatory trackers.
• Collaborate with other teams to build integrated research, especially related to how energy transition developments are affecting the oil and gas sector in Asia.

What We’re Looking For: Are you an analytical thinker who enjoys researching for hard to find rules and regulations? Do you enjoy helping energy companies assess risk and governments benchmark their policies?

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law is essential. Additionally, further studies on energy policy/regulation or similar area would be desirable.
• At least two years of relevant work experience in the upstream sector in Asia. (Preferred)
• Prior experience producing high-quality research and analyzing laws and contracts from several distinct jurisdictions.
• Strong critical thinking and the ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative information.
• Ability to understand complex information and translate it into an easily digestible way when communicating with stakeholders/team members.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English
• Effective time management and a detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with MS applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with energy transition trends preferred.
• Mandarin speaking skills is a plus!

Grade/Level (relevant for internal applicants only): 10

The Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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About Company Statement:

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. 

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)