Remote Legal Counsel — Renewable Energy Projects

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert guidance on renewable energy projects from a fully remote setup across South Africa. You will advise on development, financing, construction, and operations, drafting key agreements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires SA- admitted Attorney with 5+ years in energy or infrastructure, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects remotely.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in energy, finance, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of SA energy law and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on development, financing, construction, and operations of renewable energy projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate PPAs, EPC contracts, JV agreements, and financing documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance with SA energy laws and environmental regulations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for project acquisitions and investments.
• Manage and resolve disputes and litigation related to energy projects.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and industry associations.
• Support finance team in securing project financing and managing lender relations.
• Stay updated on energy market trends and policy changes.

Skills

Energy law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Commercial transactions

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

LLB/JD

Tools

Contract management

MS Office

Due diligence tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide expert guidance on renewable energy projects from a fully remote setup across South Africa. You will advise on development, financing, construction, and operations, drafting key agreements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires SA- admitted Attorney with 5+ years in energy or infrastructure, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects remotely.