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  • Posted: Jan 25, 2021
    Deadline: Not specified
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    EarthStream is a technology & engineering recruiting specialist providing talent across multiple industry sectors many of which share commonality in their technology dependence. Engineering is at the heart of what we do from software and hardware to security, electronics and infrastructure, through to industry specific engineering disciplines. We unde...
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    Senior Legal Counsel

    PURPOSE STATEMENT

    • To provide legal support on all legal aspect of the business, including but not limited to (i) Project acquisitions (ii) Project
    • Finance Transactions (iii) the financial closure of Projects (iv) asset management of Projects post financial close (v) general contract management.

    KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

    Project Acquisitions

    • Provide/review non-disclosure agreements
    • Assist with due diligence of the developers/sellers and any potential partners
    • Provide draft letter of intent outlining the suggested structure for acquisition and securing EPC + O&M rights
    • Provide draft/advise on projects acquisition agreements, joint development agreements and/or management services agreements
    • Coordinate with local counsel on local legislative and legal framework and facilitate implementation of the acquisition agreements

    Project Finance Transactions

    • Provide drafts, advise on and negotiate project documents and finance agreements
    • Provide draft EPC, O&M and asset management agreements
    • Provide support to achieve financial closure of Projects
    • Manage external legal recourses both from a work product and cost perspective (Lender Legal and Project Legal)

    Corporate Governance

    • Assist with general company administration and statutory record keeping requirements
    • Preparing resolutions, general CIPC and company secretarial assistance
    • Assist with preparation of policy documentation for the group and, in particular, to provide training and on-going guidance in relation to the anti-corruption policies of the group

    Support of the Asset Management organisation

    • Assist with preparation of board resolutions and minutes
    • Provide on-going support in terms of contract management for Projects in operation
    • Assist with any contractual claims or legal disputes that arise
    • Provide any other general legal services which may be required

    General Legal Services

    • Provide advice in respect of all legal aspects of the business
    • Assist with review of all legal documents pertaining to operation of the business (including lease agreements, service agreements, supply agreements and general terms and conditions of contract counterparties)

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Law

    Ideal:

    •  Master’s Degree in Law, undergraduate degree in Business Science or Commerce

    Skills

    • Ability to work independently
    • Organised, able to handle complex contracts
    • Assertive, able to operate in complex and dynamic working environment
    • Proficient in spoken English
    • Solution orientated, dedicated and someone who takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities
    • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
    • Confident and quick learner
    • Strong negotiation skills
    • Able to prioritise responsibilities and self-manage/manage time efficiently

    Experience

    •  5 – 7 years post-legal qualification as a practising attorney having worked in a commercial/projects team

    Ideal:

    •  7+ years of post-legal qualification as a practising attorney having worked in a commercial/projects team and 2-3 years of in-house legal experience at a company, which is in the Energy space.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to EarthStream on www.linkedin.com to apply

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