Senior Legal Advisor - JHB

Seriti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Legal Advisor with extensive experience in corporate law and project finance. The successful candidate will lead complex transactions, ensure compliance with regulations, and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives. Ideal for those with 6–8 years of experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Specialist expertise in corporate law and project finance.
• Strong track record in renewable energy transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate corporate and financing transactions.
• Manage project documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a business partner to senior executives.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

LLB / JD

Admission as attorney / advocate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job title: Senior Legal Advisor - JHB

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 23, 2025

Responsibilities

Corporate & Transactional

• Lead and negotiate complex corporate and financing transactions, including project finance, M&A, joint ventures, and shareholder arrangements.
• Draft, review, and manage transaction documentation, including SPV structures, PPAs, financing agreements, and security packages.
• Oversight of the EPC, and O&M documents and process.
• Provide legal input into deal structuring, risk allocation, and transaction strategy.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and board-related requirements.

Project Development & Finance

• Support the development and financing of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage, and hybrid).
• Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and permitting frameworks.
• Work with lenders, investors, and counterparties to close complex financing transactions.
• Advise on cross-border financing, foreign investment, and tax structuring in coordination with external advisors.

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with applicable energy, environmental, and corporate regulations.
• Oversee corporate policies, risk management frameworks, and contract governance processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in energy markets, advising management on impacts and opportunities.
• Manage disputes and litigation (where applicable), engaging external counsel where necessary.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a business partner to senior executives and project teams, ensuring legal advice is commercially aligned.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality delivery.
• Support investor relations and financing processes, including due diligence and disclosure management.
• Mentor and develop junior legal / compliance team members (if applicable).

Education & Experience

• LLB / JD (or equivalent law degree); admission as an attorney / advocate / solicitor in a recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience, with a strong track record at a top-tier law firm (senior associate or equivalent).
• Specialist expertise in corporate law and project finance, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or natural resources sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure transactions preferred.
• Solid knowledge of cross-border financing structures, security arrangements, and equity investment frameworks is advantageous
• Proven ability to negotiate at senior levels with lenders, investors, and government authorities.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in renewable energy, project finance, or regulatory law is highly advantageous.
• Highly organized
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Typing accuracy and efficiency controls.
• Driver’s License
• Law / Legal jobs