Project Attorney

Crossboundary Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy solutions company in Cape Town is seeking a Project Attorney to draft and negotiate finance documents, ensuring compliance in fundraising activities. Candidates should possess a law degree, bar admission, and 3+ years of relevant experience in a premier law firm or in-house role. Strong organizational skills and fluency in English are essential. The position requires international travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-admission experience in fundraising or project finance.
• Experience with debt and equity finance agreements.
• Strong understanding of project finance mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate finance documents, including loan agreements and shareholder agreements.
• Advise on legal aspects of investor onboarding and fund governance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for fundraising activities.

Skills

Fluency in English

Commercial awareness

Strong organizational skills

Legal risk identification

Education

Law degree from an accredited university

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Attorney – Fundraising

About The Firm

CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements.

With a secured portfolio exceeding $M, the company boasts over MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately MWh of battery energy storage.

Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group. The diverse portfolio features large-scale renewable‑led hybrid power plants for mines, rooftop and ground‑mount solar PV plants for industrial clients, and distributed solar PV and battery power solutions for telecommunications sites.

Why join us?

• CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate debt and equity finance documents, including loan agreements, convertible notes, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, security agreements, side letters, etc.
• Support structuring of investment vehicles and capital raising initiatives across jurisdictions.
• Lead transaction closing processes.
• Advise internal teams on legal aspects of investor onboarding, fund governance, and compliance.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance of fundraising activities in all relevant markets.
• Collaborate with external counsel and advisors on fundraising transactions.
• Maintain and improve legal templates and precedents for fundraising and investment documentation.
• Monitor investor agreement compliance and reporting obligations.
• Support investor due diligence processes and respond to legal queries from prospective investors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post‑admission experience in a premier law firm and/or in‑house legal department focused on fundraising, investment, or project finance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating debt and equity finance agreements, shareholder agreements, and broader suite of financing documents including security documents.
• Familiarity with corporate structuring and investor relations in emerging markets.
• Strong understanding of project finance and capital raising mechanisms.
• Law degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited university.
• Bar admission.
• Fluency in English; French language skills would be a benefit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Who You Are

• Self‑starter passionate about unlocking capital for sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets.
• Commercially minded legal expert with a strong understanding of fundraising and investment structures.
• Adept at identifying and mitigating legal risks in financing transactions and investor agreements.
• Patient puzzle‑solver who perseveres through complexity to find practical solutions.
• Skilled communicator and relationship builder across jurisdictions and cultures.
• Ethical and principled, with a strong grasp of international standards for investor relations and compliance.
• Systematic and highly organized, with personal accountability for managing multiple workstreams.
• Effective in a fast‑moving and complex environment.

Location / Travel

The successful candidate would be based in Cape Town, South Africa. The position will require international travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer.

Application

If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you.

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