Legal Advisor - Advisory Firm - Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent advisory firm in Sandton seeks a Legal Advisor to support legal compliance and provide transaction support within the energy sector. Candidates should have an LLB, be an admitted attorney, and possess 2-3 years of corporate legal experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact in the economic development and ESG space.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of corporate commercial experience (post admittance).
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
• Motivated to work in the economic development, ESG space.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review agreements, legal opinions, and correspondence.
• Provide transaction support, including legal documentation and negotiations.
• Support community engagement initiatives and ensure legal compliance.
• Conduct market research on relevant legal developments.
• Offer in-house legal support to the Economic Development and Projects (EDP) team.
• Provide advisory services on ESG matters and B-BBEE compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision-making

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

LLB

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the job Legal Advisor - Advisory Firm - Sandton

Our client, a leading advisory firm specializing in economic development solutions within the private energy sector, is seeking to expand its team. With a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, they are committed to reducing the risks associated with infrastructure investment through best practices and strategic partnerships, ensuring tangible benefits for all stakeholders in the economic value chain.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing agreements, legal opinions, and correspondence to ensure compliance and protect the firm's interests.
• Providing transaction support, including legal documentation and negotiations, to facilitate smooth deal execution.
• Supporting community engagement initiatives, ensuring legal compliance in all interactions.
• Conducting market research to stay informed on relevant legal developments and trends in the industry.
• Offering in-house legal support to the Economic Development and Projects (EDP) team, advising on legal risks and strategies.
• Providing advisory services on Economic Development, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters, and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance.

Requirements:

• LLB.
• Admitted Attorney.
• 2 - 3 years of corporate commercial experience (post admittance).
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.
• Excellent administration and organizational skills (corporate governance experience beneficial).
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills
• Motivated to work in economic development, ESG space.
• Prepared to travel within South Africa.

If you are passionate about making an impact in the energy sector, we encourage you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking team.