Discovery Limited
Key Purpose
To protect the legal interests of Discovery Green across all facets of its operations and thereby contribute to its ongoing success and growth.
Job Summary
Discovery Green is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support to the renewable energy business for, inter alia, project finance transactions as well as both generator and customer power purchase agreements (“PPAs”). The ideal candidate would possess deep expertise in South African energy law, a solid track record in advising on complex infrastructure projects, and a keen understanding of the regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement in the private and public sector.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Minimum of 4 to 8 years post qualification experience
Track record in advising on PPAs and project finance deals
Non-Exhaustive Areas of Responsibility
Providing clear, concise, and practical legal and commercial advice and counsel to business teams on a wide array of business and contractual issues while coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders as necessary to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
Analysing and effectively negotiating contract terms that support the business objectives, while complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal company policies
Independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and templates in support of the growing business ventures
Consulting on legal matters, handling briefing of attorneys for referred matters and keeping abreast of relevant legislation
Working efficiently with other areas in Discovery Green, the wider Discovery Group, customers and service providers
Attributes and Skills
Ambitious, hardworking, resilient, decisive and adaptable
Excellent legal drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Awareness of the energy market, industry and regulations
Ability to work independently whilst also being a team player
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