Senior In-House Counsel - Energy & Resources (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Project exposure

Relocation assistance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join its Mossel Bay team. The role offers hybrid work, blending office-based duties with remote flexibility in the energy and resources sector.

You will provide regulatory compliance guidance, draft and negotiate complex contracts, advise on project development and financing, and manage disputes.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB, admission as a SA attorney or advocate, and 7+ years PQE in energy law with strong commercial judgment.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa.
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience focused on energy and resources law.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the sector.
• Strong understanding of SA energy and environmental regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on energy and resources law, including regulatory compliance, permits, and environmental legislation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including exploration agreements, joint operating agreements, EPC contracts, and service agreements.
• Advise on project development, financing, and operational matters within the energy sector.
• Manage and resolve disputes and litigation related to energy and resource projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the industry.
• Liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and external counsel.
• Support M&A activities and other corporate transactions within the sector.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures relevant to the energy and resources business.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic counsel on emerging issues.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join its Mossel Bay team. The role offers hybrid work, blending office-based duties with remote flexibility in the energy and resources sector.

You will provide regulatory compliance guidance, draft and negotiate complex contracts, advise on project development and financing, and manage disputes.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB, admission as a SA attorney or advocate, and 7+ years PQE in energy law with strong commercial judgment.