In-House Counsel - Energy Sector

Placements24; Richards Bay; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive salary package

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement fund

Annual bonuses tied to performance

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is assisting a major energy sector client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to appoint an experienced In-House Counsel. You will provide strategic legal support across energy projects, regulatory compliance and complex commercial matters.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on environmental issues, manage risks, and oversee governance with external counsel. The role offers executive pay, medical/dental coverage, pension, relocation assistance, and solid career advancement

Formación

• Admitted Attorney with at least 7 years post-qualification experience, focused on energy and/or corporate/commercial law.
• Experience advising on energy projects, regulatory frameworks, and related contracts.
• Strong knowledge of environmental law as applied to the energy sector.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice across departments.
• Experience managing external counsel and legal resources.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert legal advice on energy sector matters including regulatory compliance and environmental law.
• Draft, review and negotiate EPC, power purchase, joint venture, and supply contracts.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks for energy projects and operations.
• Ensure adherence to local and international laws governing the energy industry.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Manage disputes and litigation with external counsel when needed.
• Support business development with legal input on new ventures and partnerships.
• Stay updated on legal and policy changes impacting energy sector.

Conocimientos

Energy law

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Educación

Admitted Attorney

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the energy sector, is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support from their strategic base in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This role demands a seasoned legal professional with expertise in energy law, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial transactions. You will be integral to advising on legal risks, managing contracts, and ensuring the company operates within the evolving energy landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization and contribute to its success in a critical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all matters pertaining to the energy sector, including regulatory compliance, project development, and environmental law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, such as EPC contracts, power purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and supply chain contracts.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with energy projects and operations.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant local and international laws and regulations governing the energy industry.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Manage disputes and litigation, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Support business development activities by providing legal input on new ventures and partnerships.
• Stay updated on legal and policy changes impacting the energy sector.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant portion focused on energy law and/or corporate/commercial law.
• Proven experience in advising on energy projects, regulatory frameworks, and related contracts.
• Strong understanding of environmental law and its application in the energy sector.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Experience in managing external legal resources effectively.
• Candidates must be self-starters with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal challenges in the dynamic energy market of Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal .

Benefits

• Our client offers an attractive executive salary package
• comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• a generous retirement fund
• annual bonuses tied to performance
• relocation assistance if applicable
• substantial opportunities for career advancement.

The company culture is one of innovation and teamwork, set against the backdrop of the thriving industrial and coastal environment of Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal .