Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Smart4 Energy Full time

Are you ready to power the future? Our client is a rapidly expanding international renewable energy company with a strong global presence and active projects in over 15 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. This is a key hire to support their portfolio across project development, construction, and financing, particularly in emerging markets in Africa, Middle East and Asia. You will work closely with the business development, construction, and finance teams, providing legal leadership on complex renewable energy projects from inception through to operation. Position Legal Director / Legal Counsel Location Gauteng, Johannesburg Qualifications 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 10+ years in house experience within renewable energy 5+ years in managerial role / similar role Salary R2m to R2.5m ex performance bonus Skills PPA Agreements Strong Negotiator Stakeholder engagement EPC & OEM Contracts Duties and 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. Support project finance transactions, including liaising with lenders, DFIs, and co‑developers. If you're a driven Legal professional ready to make a significant impact in a leading renewable energy organization, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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