Senior Legal Counsel at 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