Legal Director

Amea Power Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 367 000 - 2 052 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in South Africa is seeking a Legal Director to provide legal support on complex projects. You will advise on renewable energy agreements, project structuring, and compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and is admitted to practice law in a primary jurisdiction. This role offers the chance to shape legal strategy in emerging markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in private practice and/or in-house.
• In-house legal experience.
• Trained at a top-tier international law firm or equivalent legal department.
• Admitted to practice law in a primary legal jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support on renewable energy projects.
• Advise on project structuring, risk allocation, and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate project-related agreements.
• Support project finance transactions and liaise with lenders.
• Develop and ensure a good system of corporate governance.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree minimum

Legal practical training course / JD / LLB

Job description

Overview

Legal Director – South Africa, AMEA Power.

Location: South Africa.

Position posted: Legal Director – South Africa.

Reporting to: Head of Legal.

The Legal Director will support AMEA Power's growing portfolio across project development, construction, and financing, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

The Legal Director will work closely with the business development, construction, and finance teams, providing legal leadership on complex renewable energy projects from inception through to operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support on renewable energy and energy transition projects (solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, etc.).
• Advise on project structuring, risk allocation, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of project‑related agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering, Procurement & Construction Contracts and Operation & Maintenance Agreements.
• Provide finance document experience as advantageous.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on preliminary project documentation including Joint Development Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents.
• Draft and negotiate general contractual documentation, advising on potential liabilities, warranties, indemnities and key terms and conditions.
• Draft and review board/shareholder resolutions and assist in corporate organization and restructurings.
• Support project finance transactions, including liaising with lenders, DFIs and co‑developers.
• Navigate legal complexities in emerging markets and tailor risk analysis and contractual structures accordingly.
• Work with local counsel and stakeholders across legal, regulatory, environmental and permitting matters.
• Support the compliance function by developing and ensuring a good system of corporate governance (contract approvals procedure, signing matrix, internal policies and staff training).
• Put in place standard contract templates and ensure staff know how to use them.
• Develop and maintain a precedent database of documentation.
• Conduct legal research and educate and advise business units as required.
• Make recommendations regarding external legal advice, draft and negotiate terms of engagement, and liaise with external counsel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in private practice and/or in‑house (sector, industry, region).
• In‑house legal experience.
• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Legal practical training course / JD / LLB.
• Trained at a top‑tier international law firm (or equivalent legal department).
• Admitted to practice law in a primary legal jurisdiction (e.g., UK, Australia, USA).
• Required skills: MS Office Suite, written and oral communication.

How to Apply

Submit CV to: #J- Ljbffr