Senior Manager : Legal (Renewables)

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

Job summary

A leading organization in the infrastructure and energy sector is looking for a Senior Legal Executive to oversee legal operations. This role involves formulating legal strategies, managing a legal team, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal advisory roles and a strong understanding of corporate governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' post-admission experience.
• Registered with the Legal Practice Council (LPC).

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute legal strategy.
• Manage a professional legal advisory team.
• Provide strategic and professional legal advice.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Contracts Management

Corporate Governance

Intellectual Property Protection

Education

LLB or B Proc (NQF 8)

Job description

A prominent organization within the infrastructure and energy sector is seeking a senior legal executive to lead its legal operations division. This pivotal, on-site leadership role drives internal capability, reduces legal spending, and supports group-level restructuring.

Minimum Requirements :

• LLB or B Proc (NQF 8) plus an admitted attorney / advocate.
• 10+ years' post-admission experience.
• Regulatory and enviromental compliance, legal knowledge related to independent power producers (IPP), risk management, contracts management, corporate governance and ethics.
• Experience in protection of intellectual property would be an advantage.
• Registered with the Legal Practice Council (LPC).

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Formulate and execute legal strategy.
• Manage a professional legal advisory team.
• Provide strategic and professional legal advice.
• Manage dispute resolution and provide negotiation assistance.
• Assist with the implementation of legislation and case law,
• Manage external attorneys.
• Manage client relationships.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in taking on this Senior role your application will be appreciated.