Corporate Legal Advisor – Clean Energy

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the clean energy sector is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Advisor to join a growing legal team in Sandton. The role requires strong skills in corporate and commercial law with a minimum of 5 years' experience. Candidates must be comfortable managing various legal agreements and providing governance advice in a fast-paced environment focused on impactful projects in clean energy.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 5 years' post-articles experience.
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to claims from contractors.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Corporate and commercial law

Compliance

Joint ventures

Commercial litigation

Renewable energy

Education

Admitted attorney

5 years' post-articles experience

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the clean energy solutions, is seeking a highly skilled In-House Legal Advisor to join their growing legal and project development team based in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate and commercial law, with specific experience in energy, infrastructure, or construction sectors. This is a dynamic opportunity for a legal professional looking to work on impactful projects in clean energy.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to claims from contractors


• Provide legal advice on corporate governance and Companies Act compliance


• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements (e.g., EPC, O&M, land options, leases, share purchase agreements, NDAs)


• Provide legal support across project development, financial closings, and operations


• Manage joint venture agreements and structuring with partners


• Oversee legal compliance for debt and equity financing agreements


• Liaise with external legal counsel when required


• Maintain loan agreement compliance and assist with project closings


• Support the business with legal risk management and contract strategy development


• Ensure legal alignment with business growth in the energy and infrastructure space

Minimum Requirements

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 5 years' post-articles experience (PQE) at a reputable law firm


• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law


• Background in commercial litigation advantageous


• Exposure to construction law (FIDIC) and / or energy-related projects preferred


• Open to candidates from both private practice and in-house legal teams


• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Skillset Required: Drafting, negotiation, power purchase agreements, corporate and commercial law, compliance, joint ventures, commercial litigation, renewable energy

Benefits

Salary : Market Related