Consulting Legal Advisor

SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Job summary

SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Legal Advisor on a short-term contract to support high-growth energy projects. You will work at the heart of the business, partnering with commercial, procurement, sales, and operations teams to negotiate deals, manage legal risk, and unlock opportunities.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial/project agreements, providing practical legal advice on procurement matters, and supporting dispute resolution while

Qualifications

• LLB (or equivalent) is required.
• 5+ years in a legal or commercial advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and project agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice on contractual, commercial, and procurement matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks before signing.
• Support contract renewals, amendments, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
• Contribute to scalable legal processes, governance, and compliance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial advisory

Risk management

Contract law

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

The contracts are complex. The deals are moving fast. The opportunity is enormous.

SolarAfrica is expanding rapidly, and we're looking for a commercially minded Legal Advisor on a short-term contract basis to help us support our next phase of growth.

This is not your typical legal role.

You'll work at the heart of the business, partnering with commercial, procurement, sales, and operations teams to negotiate deals, manage legal risk, unlock opportunities, and help bring large-scale renewable energy projects to life.

From contract drafting and negotiations to dispute management, legal advisory support, and governance, you'll be the legal voice in the room, helping teams make smart, commercially sound decisions with confidence.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and project agreements
  
• Providing practical legal advice on contractual, commercial, and procurement matters
  
• Identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks before agreements are signed
  
• Supporting contract renewals, amendments, claims, and dispute resolution matters
  
• Working closely with external legal counsel when required
  
• Contributing to scalable legal processes, governance, and compliance frameworks

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds an LLB (or equivalent law degree)
  
• Has 5+ years' experience in a legal or commercial legal advisory role
  
• Has strong contract drafting and negotiation experience
  
• Understands contract law, procurement processes, and dispute resolution
  
• Balances legal risk with commercial realities
  
• Communicates clearly, confidently, and practically
  
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries will be highly advantageous.

Why SolarAfrica?

• Work on meaningful, large-scale renewable energy projects
  Collaborate with smart, driven people who are passionate about what they do
  Have a direct impact on business decisions and commercial outcomes
  Join an organisation experiencing significant growth and transformation

Core Values:

We hire, reward, and recognise our team against these values. It is imperative that you believe in these values and demonstrate them consistently.

• We are passionate and proud of what we do.
• We communicate candidly, especially when it is difficult
• We take the initiative, share our mistakes, and grow together
• We are dependable and take accountability
• No one person is bigger than the solution - no egos.

Important Information

This is a short-term contract opportunity created to support our rapidly expanding business.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, partnering with the business, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.