Legal Director
2 weeks ago
Overview 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 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. Provide finance document experience as advantageous. Draft, negotiate and advise on preliminary project documentation including Joint Development Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents. Draft and negotiate general contractual documentation, advising on potential liabilities, warranties, indemnities and 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 and 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 developing and ensuring a good system of corporate governance (contract approvals procedure, signing matrix, internal policies and staff training). 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 required. Make recommendations regarding external legal advice, draft and negotiate terms of engagement, and liaise with external counsel. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 8 years of 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 a 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. How to Apply Submit CV to: #J- Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Legal Director
7 days 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. 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...
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Legal Director
2 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Sage Full timeAbout our Legal Director - AME role: In this role, you will lead our AME Legal Team, overseeing the management of regional legal risk, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and offering practical business-focused solutions to legal challenges. You will be responsible for managing and advising on a range of legal matters affecting our business operations...
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Senior Legal Director, Renewable Energy Projects
2 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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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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7 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Cre8work Full timeOVERVIEW This individual is responsible for providing accurate and timely legal advice to the Director and Management on a variety of legal topics including but not limited to labour and employment, immigration, finance, service contracts and general operations. Responsibilities include researching and evaluating different risk factors and offering proactive...
