TRAFFIC Gauteng

Senior Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy

Mass Staffing Projects

Job Description

Overview

A leading international firm, which provides solar and energy efficiency solutions to commercial and industrial customers in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to assist in the management of the legal and compliance office and provide operations support on a broad range of matters including regulatory compliance, employment, risk management, contracts, liability and insurance to ensure the maximum protection of legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by law.

Responsibilities

Note: The original description outlines the senior legal counsel role and related activities. The following consolidates responsibilities from the description:

  • Assist in the management of the legal and compliance office
  • Provide operations support on regulatory compliance, employment, risk management, contracts, liability and insurance
  • Ensure protection of legal rights and that operations comply with applicable laws and regulations
Qualifications / Requirements
  • 6 - 7 years of experience gained with a law firm and in-house at a renewable energy company
  • Strong legal experience in corporate and commercial management
  • Experience in managing external legal counsels
  • Relevant experience in at least one of the following: M&A, Project Finance, and Construction & EPC agreements
  • Solid experience of general business law and corporate issues
  • International experience or experience working for a multinational entity will be beneficial
How to Apply

Should you meet the above requirements, please send a detailed CV to ; or call Roxanne on

About This Role

Career insights for Wind Energy Development Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R30,860/month
R20,436 to R44,541/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Active Listening
Common Technologies
Microsoft Project Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel ArcGIS Pro

Job Overview

Date Posted
07 May 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Wind Energy Development Managers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R30,860/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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