Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy

Mass Staffing Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Johannesburg to manage the legal and compliance office while supporting operations across various legal matters. The ideal candidate will have 6-7 years of experience in law, particularly in renewable energy, and expertise in corporate management, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. This role promises a dynamic environment and requires strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with external legal counsels and in-house teams.

Qualifications

• 6 - 7 years of experience with a law firm and in-house at a renewable energy company.
• Strong legal background in corporate and commercial management.
• International experience or working for a multinational entity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the legal and compliance office.
• Provide operational support on regulatory compliance, employment, risk management, and contracts.
• Ensure maximum protection of legal rights and compliance with prescribed laws.

Skills

Corporate and commercial management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Contract negotiation

M&A experience

Project finance

Construction & EPC agreements

Managing external legal counsels

Job description

A leading international firm, who provides solar and energy efficiency solutions to commercial and industrial customers in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to assist in the management of the legal and compliance office and provide operations support on a broad range of matters including regulatory compliance, employment, risk management, contracts, liability and insurance to ensure the maximum protection of legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by law.

Requirements :

• 6 – 7 years experience gained with a law firm and in-house at a renewable energy company
• Strong legal experience in corporate and commercial managements
• Experience in managing external legal counsels
• Relevant experience in at least one of the following : M&A, Project Finance, and Construction & EPC agreements
• Solid experience of general business law and corporate issues
• International experience or experience working for a multinational entity will be beneficial.