Job Description

Project Attorney
CrossBoundary EnergyAbout the Firm
CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding $710M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage, and around 50MW of enabling thermal generation assets. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.The diverse portfolio features large-scale renewable-led hybrid power plants for mines, rooftop and ground-mount solar PV plants for industrial clients, and distributed solar PV and battery power solutions for telecommunications sites. As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. Learn more at .CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time project lawyer to support the legal team in proactively servicing internal business units and engaging with external stakeholders, in the pursuit of expanding renewable energy markets across Africa and shaping the future of distributed energy deployment on the continent and beyond. The successful candidate will work closely with senior counsel to structure, draft, negotiate and close project documentation for CBEs distributed energy projects, and ad hoc advise on general corporate matters for CBE. The successful candidate will engage directly with the business development, project development, and commercial teams in her/his day-to-day functions.Who We AreCrossBoundary operates in underserved markets that also hold immense investment opportunities. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique, talented and commercially oriented team of highly experienced lawyers who have joined from leading international law firms. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a large impact on the renewable energy landscape in Africa and beyond and will have integral involvement with the globally expanding CrossBoundary Group. Our Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share a number of qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.Who You AreSelf-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in developing marketsA practical thinker known for choosing the simple, robust solutions where more complicated approaches would deliver the same resultsLegal expert within a commercially minded, solution-oriented teamAdept at identifying and mitigating risks introduced by key terms in PPA, EPC, O&M, financing and other project contracts as well as project structuring and implementationA patient puzzle-solver; you have the composure and skill to approach a problem from many angles over time until you can unlock a solution. You persevere and find a wayNetworker skilled at building and maintaining professional relationships across countries, personalities, and the political spectrum to achieve positive impactEthical and highly-principled; knowledgeable about the most rigorous international standards for ethical relations with government, which you exemplify in all situations.A systematic and highly-organized lawyer; takes personal accountability for tracking numerous activities across workstreams and driving them all to successful conclusionKeen understanding of what drives key stakeholder decisions * Effective in a fast-moving and complex environment

• Well organized, systematic, and calm under pressure

Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist in reviewing, drafting and negotiating key project documents for CBE projects in our expanding marketsEnsure legal compliance of all project agreements in the numerous countries in which CrossBoundary is present or has project interestsWork closely with the investment, business development, regulatory and engineering teams to help drive business development strategy, identifying risks that ariseAssist in reviewing, drafting and negotiating key finance documents such as Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, Loan Agreements and other finance documents for CBEAdvise internal teams on strategic and contractual mattersUpdate and improve precedent agreements over time, as appropriateMonitor project agreement compliance across jurisdictionsCollaborate with outside counsel on specific projectsWork autonomously to identify, prioritize, and address commercial, regulatory and legislative hurdles across jurisdictionsQualificationsThe ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• 2+ years post admission experience in a premier law firm and/or an in-house legal department
• Experience with PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, project sale and acquisition agreements, project structuring for renewable energy facilities, and the development of renewable energy facilities in emerging markets

Required skills and qualifications2+ years post-admission experience in a premier law firm and/or an in-house legal department focused on energy projectsExperience working on PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and other project documentsExperience with projects in multiple jurisdictions across AfricaGood understanding of project finance concepts and structuresProficiency in corporate complianceFamiliarity with drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documents, share purchase agreements and shareholders agreementsLaw degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited universityBar admissionFluency in the English language, additionally French language skills would be a benefitFluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyThink you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!Location / TravelThe successful candidate would be based in Cape Town, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya. The position will require international travel.Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to recruiting@crossboundary.comContact
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