Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy

Mass Staffing Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage their legal and compliance office and provide support on various legal matters in Johannesburg. The role requires 6-7 years of experience in corporate law, especially in renewable energy, along with an LLB degree. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in managing external legal counsels and experience in regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work within the energy sector across Africa.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the legal and compliance office.
• Provide operations support on legal matters including regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the maximum protection of legal rights.

Skills

Legal experience in corporate and commercial management

Managing external legal counsels

Experience in M&A, Project Finance, and Construction & EPC agreements

General business law

Regulatory compliance

Education

LLB

Job description

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

• LLB
• 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.