Senior In-House Counsel, Energy & Infrastructure

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced In-House Counsel for its Rustenburg, North West operations in the energy and infrastructure sector. Based in Rustenburg, you will provide comprehensive legal support across projects, contracts and regulatory matters, with emphasis on project finance and construction law.

The role entails advising senior management, mitigating risks, drafting complex agreements, and ensuring compliant execution of major developments in the region.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with post-qualification experience in energy and infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in project finance, construction law and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising senior management and mitigating legal risks.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with South African energy regulations and land rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on energy and infrastructure projects from start to completion.
• Draft, review and negotiate EPC contracts, PPAs, and concession agreements.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, environmental law, and land use rights.
• Manage legal risk related to project financing and construction.
• Conduct due diligence for new opportunities and acquisitions.
• Liaise with external counsel, government authorities and stakeholders.
• Support business development and project execution with legal insights.
• Assist in corporate governance within project contexts.
• Manage disputes and advise on resolution strategies.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and regulatory reforms.

Skills

Project financing

Construction law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced In-House Counsel for its Rustenburg, North West operations in the energy and infrastructure sector. Based in Rustenburg, you will provide comprehensive legal support across projects, contracts and regulatory matters, with emphasis on project finance and construction law.

The role entails advising senior management, mitigating risks, drafting complex agreements, and ensuring compliant execution of major developments in the region.