Remote Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy Projects

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Annual performance bonus

Generous leave

Fully remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its renewable energy team. Based in Rustenburg, North West, the role is fully remote across South Africa and focuses on project development, regulatory compliance, and complex contract work.

You will draft EPCs, PPAs, and O&M agreements, provide dispute resolution support, and advise on governance for project entities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in energy or infrastructure law, strong commercial sense, and the ability to collaborate

Formación

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in energy, infrastructure, or project finance law.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of South African energy law and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
• Experience working remotely or managing projects across distributed teams is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of renewable energy project development, including land acquisition, permitting, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as EPC agreements, PPAs, and O&M agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and provincial energy regulations and environmental laws.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including arbitration and litigation, as needed.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and acquisitions.
• Advise on corporate governance matters related to project entities.
• Stay abreast of changes in energy law and policy, particularly concerning Rustenburg, North West energy initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project managers, finance teams, and executives.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

LLB degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Legal research databases

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its renewable energy team. Based in Rustenburg, North West, the role is fully remote across South Africa and focuses on project development, regulatory compliance, and complex contract work.

You will draft EPCs, PPAs, and O&M agreements, provide dispute resolution support, and advise on governance for project entities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in energy or infrastructure law, strong commercial sense, and the ability to collaborate