Legal Director
1 week ago
Overview Legal Director – South Africa, AMEA Power. Location: South Africa. Position posted: . Legal Director – South Africa. Reporting to: Head of Legal. Location: South Africa. The Legal Director will support AMEA Power’s growing portfolio across project development, construction, and financing, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The Legal Director will work closely with the business development, construction, and finance teams, providing legal leadership on complex renewable energy projects from inception through to operation. Responsibilities Provide end-to-end legal support on renewable energy and energy transition projects (solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, etc.). Advise on project structuring, risk allocation, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of project-related agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering, Procurement & Construction Contracts and Operation & Maintenance Agreements. Experience of finance documents is also advantageous. Draft, negotiate and advise on preliminary project documentation including Joint Development Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents including legal letters and notices. Draft and negotiate general contractual documentation including the provision of legal advice on the same including with respect to potential liabilities / exposures, warranties, indemnities, and other key terms and conditions. Draft and review board, shareholder resolutions and assist in corporate organization and restructurings. Support project finance transactions, including liaising with lenders, DFIs, and co-developers. Navigate legal complexities in emerging markets, with an ability to tailor risk analysis and contractual structures accordingly. Work with local counsel and stakeholders across legal, regulatory, environmental, and permitting matters. Support the compliance function by helping to develop and ensure that a good system of corporate governance is in place and adhered to (e.g. contract approvals procedure, authority/signing matrix, and internal policies and procedures are up-to-date, and staff receive appropriate trainings with regards to the same). Put in place standard contract templates and ensure staff know how to use them. Develop and maintain a precedent database of documentation. Conduct legal research and educate and advise business units as and when required. Make recommendations with regards to seeking external legal advice, draft and negotiate terms of legal engagement (scope and fees), liaise with external counsel as and when required. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in private practice and/or in-house (sector, industry, region). In-house legal experience. Bachelor’s degree minimum. Legal practical training course/JD/LLB. Trained at top tier international law firm (or equivalent legal department). Admitted to practice law in a primary legal jurisdiction (e.g. UK, Australia, USA). Required Skills MS Office Suite. Written and oral communication. Submit CV to: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Legal Director
2 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Amea Power Group Full timeOverview Legal Director – South Africa, AMEA Power. Location: South Africa. Position posted: Legal Director – South Africa. Reporting to: Head of Legal. The Legal Director will support AMEA Power's growing portfolio across project development, construction, and financing, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The...
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Legal Director
2 hours ago
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Senior Legal Director, Renewable Energy Projects
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Amea Power Group Full timeA renewable energy company is seeking a Legal Director in South Africa to provide legal leadership on renewable energy projects. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on compliance, and supporting project finance transactions. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and in-house legal...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Amea Power Group Full timeA leading renewable energy company in South Africa is seeking a Legal Director to provide legal support on complex projects. You will advise on renewable energy agreements, project structuring, and compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and is admitted to practice law in a primary jurisdiction. This...
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Senior Legal Director, Renewable Energy Projects
2 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Amea Power Group Full timeJob Overview A renewable energy company is seeking a Legal Director in South Africa to provide legal leadership on renewable energy projects. Responsibilities Draft and negotiate agreements. Advise on compliance. Support project finance transactions. Qualifications At least 8 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree. In‑house legal experience is...
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