Junior Legal Advisor - JHB at Seriti

Key responsibilities include:

Contract Drafting & Negotiation Support

• Assist with negotiations and drafting of energy offtake agreements (e.g., PPAs), heads of terms, and related commercial contracts.
• Review and amend EPC, O&M, and financing agreements.
• Prepare tailored internal policy documents and governance frameworks.

Regulatory & Licensing Support

• Assist with applications for generation and trading licenses.
• Handle amendments to DCUoSA and liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., NERSA, Eskom).
• Advise on compliance with environmental, water, and energy legislation.

Legal Advisory

• Provide legal opinions on matters related to project development, finance, and sustainability.
• Support stakeholder negotiations and roundtable discussions.
• Advise on risk mitigation and contract structuring from a business partner perspective.

Project Support

• Compile key issues lists and manage suspensive condition checklists.
• Liaise with foreign counsel and oversee documentation for international transactions.
• Support arbitration and tribunal matters involving regulatory authorities.
• Transactional Due Diligence
• Assist with legal due diligence for project acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate transactions, including review of title, permitting, and land rights.
• Corporate Structuring & Joint Ventures
• Support the structuring and establishment of project companies, joint ventures, and consortia, including drafting/review of shareholder and joint venture agreements.
• Dispute Resolution & Claims Management
• Assist with management of commercial disputes, claims, and settlement negotiations, including early identification of potential contentious issues.
• Market & Regulatory Monitoring
• Monitor and report on regulatory and market developments affecting commercial agreements and project viability.

Education & Experience

• LLB degree and admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 1–2 years post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably with exposure to energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in renewable energy, project finance, or regulatory law is highly advantageous.
• Highly organized
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Typing accuracy and efficiency controls.
• Driver’s License