Legal Consultant - Energy & Resources

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,378,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid work arrangement

High-profile energy projects

Diverse legal challenges

Industry leadership engagement

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks an experienced Legal Consultant specializing in Energy and Resources Law to support energy projects, mining rights, and environmental regulations in a hybrid setting.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and external legal teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and contribute to infrastructure and resource development in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with substantial experience in energy or mining law.
• Strong knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks for energy & natural resources.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex project agreements.
• Experience with environmental permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance for energy and mining projects.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to project development, procurement, and operations.
• Conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the sector.
• Advise on environmental impact assessments and permitting processes.
• Manage legal aspects of project financing and stakeholder agreements.

Skills

Energy law

Mining law

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Environmental law

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Consultant with a strong background in Energy and Resources Law to support their operations in the Richards Bay area. This contract role will focus on providing specialized legal advice related to energy projects, mining rights, environmental regulations, and associated contractual frameworks. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and external legal teams to navigate complex legal landscapes within this critical sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to significant infrastructure and resource development projects, leveraging expertise in a key industrial hub of KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance for energy and mining projects.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to project development, procurement, and operations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the sector.
• Advise on environmental impact assessments and related permitting processes.
• Manage legal aspects of project financing and stakeholder agreements.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with significant experience in energy law or mining law .
• Expertise in South African regulatory frameworks for the energy and natural resources sectors.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex project-related agreements.
• Strong understanding of environmental law and permitting processes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate for contract services.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile energy projects .
• Gain exposure to diverse legal challenges within the resources sector.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Professional engagement with industry leaders.