Objectives:
As part of the Legal Team and under the direction of Head of Legal, you will work in conjunction with team members to handle all legal, commercial and contractual aspects relating to both the development and engineering, procurement and construction of renewable energy projects in terms of advisement and strategy.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC (bespoke and standard forms) and O&M Contracts and Subcontracts
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating project sale agreements for the sale or acquisition of projects either by way of sale of shares or sale of rights
- Provide legal support for Project Bid Submissions and Financial Close of Projects
- Due diligence reviews of projects (both internal and external) for the purposes of bid, sale or acquisition
- Advise and assist with tenders and bid submission (REIPPPP and others)
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate documents
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
- Provide accurate, timely and relevant advice to juwi Employees on all matters that relate to juwi’s business
Qualifications, Experience
- Senior Associate / Attorney level
- Admitted Attorney with 5 years or more post articles experience in Corporate, Commercial and/or Construction Law, preferably in-house
- LLB, with an LLM in commercial law is an advantage
- MBA is an added advantage
- Experience in Energy, Renewable Energy, Projects and Project Finance would be an advantage
- Knowledge and understanding in contract and commercial management
- Experience with and knowledge of REIPPP and energy regulation
Desirable Attributes
- Commercially driven
- Methodical and analytical
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to deal with people at all levels of the organisation
- Flexible, positive attitude, professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure
- Honesty, integrity and discretion
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, ability to convince others
- Good knowledge of MS Office suite
Interested?
To apply, please send us your application via email to [email protected], including cover letter, full CV and credentials (related to school, university, work etc.) and stating your salary expectation. Please insert the job title in the email Subject Line.
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