Senior Legal Counsel: Renewable Energy Projects & Financing

SET; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An international renewable energy company seeks a Project-Focused Legal Counsel to support large-scale energy projects in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, focusing on project-based legal work. Responsibilities include providing legal support through the development lifecycle, negotiating land-related agreements, and managing financing agreements. A strong background in the REIPPPP framework is essential. The position offers a market-related salary and is hybrid-based.

Benefits

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project-based legal work, preferably within renewable energy.
• Proven hands-on experience leading projects through financial close.
• Strong project-focused background within the REIPPPP framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support from early-stage development to financial close.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate land-related agreements.
• Lead legal workstreams for project financing and manage conditions precedent.

Skills

Project-focused legal skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal compliance

Education

Admitted attorney

Job description

An international renewable energy company seeks a Project-Focused Legal Counsel to support large-scale energy projects in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, focusing on project-based legal work. Responsibilities include providing legal support through the development lifecycle, negotiating land-related agreements, and managing financing agreements. A strong background in the REIPPPP framework is essential. The position offers a market-related salary and is hybrid-based.