Legal Director
Job Description
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 and the Middle East. 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:
Bachelors 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
5+ years in managerial role / similar role
Salary: R2mil to R2.5mil 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.
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!
Skills Required
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Job IdJD1583530
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSouth Africa, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned