Legal Specialist

Discovery; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Legal Specialist to join Discovery Green. This exciting position involves providing critical legal support for project finance and contract negotiations while working in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws degree and be admitted to the High Court of South Africa, with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Join us to shape South Africa's energy future and enjoy a professional, collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Growth opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice to business teams.
• Experience with project finance transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contractual issues across the organization.
• Negotiate contract terms supporting business objectives.
• Draft and review contracts in line with company policies.

Skills

Legal drafting and negotiation

Analytical skills

Knowledge of energy market regulations

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree from a South African University

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Discovery Green

Legal Specialist

About Discovery and Discovery Green

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. Discovery Green is a licensed energy and is the Discovery Group’s renewable energy business that offers a range of innovative and affordable solutions for reducing carbon emissions.

Key Purpose

Discovery Green is seeking a driven and ambitious Legal Specialist to provide support to the legal department of Discovery Green with respect to, inter alia, project finance transactions, generator and customer power purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements, regulatory compliance and high court proceedings. The ideal candidate would possess an understanding of the renewable energy industry in South Africa and experience in financial close processes for project financed deals.

Key Outputs

• Providing clear, concise, and practical legal advice to business teams on a wide array of contractual issues while coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders as necessary to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Analysing and effectively negotiating contract terms that support the business objectives, while complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal company policies
• Independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and templates in support of the growing business ventures.
• Consulting on legal matters, handling briefing of attorneys for referred matters and keeping abreast of relevant legislation.
• Working efficiently with other areas in Discovery Green, the wider Discovery Group, customers and service providers.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a South African University
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and enrolled member of the Legal Practice council.
• At least 2 years of post qualification experience

Technical skills or knowledge

• Providing clear, concise, and practical legal and commercial advice and counsel to business teams on a wide array of business and contractual issues while coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders as necessary to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Analysing and effectively negotiating contract terms that support the business objectives, while complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal company policies
• Independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and templates in support of the growing business ventures
• Consulting on legal matters, handling briefing of attorneys for referred matters and keeping abreast of relevant legislation
• Working efficiently with other areas in Discovery Green, the wider Discovery Group, customers and service providers

Attributes and Skills

• Ambitious, hardworking, resilient, decisive and adaptable
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Awareness of the energy market, industry and regulations
• Ability to work independently whilst also being a team player

Why Choose Us

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Work on high-impact energy projects in a dynamic industry
• Shape South Africa’s future and contribute to its just transition
• Receive competitive remuneration and growth opportunities
• Enjoy a dynamic, purposeful and friendly work environment
• Gain experience from key players in a leading organisation
• Be part of a quickly growing subsidiary of a JSE listed company
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days required at the office

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.