Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage risk review sessions, to drive early engagement, strategy development and approvals.Act as the key strategic resource for review of contracts for projects.Draft and negotiate LoIs, conduct legal due diligence support for investments and divestment processes.Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, partnership/joint venture agreements, joint development agreements, development services agreements and other agreements of a similar nature.Draft and negotiate mandate letters, finance term sheets, negotiate finance agreements for projects, manage CP fulfillment process in order to ensure financial close in accordance with expected timelines.Draft and negotiate power purchase and/or offtake agreements, grid connection agreements and related transmission and distribution agreements.Conduct periodic general risk assessments to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within the relevant region.Collaborate with other departments to identify contractual and area risks, and mitigating actions for projects as early as possible.
Identify and evaluate project risks, support in developing/implementing corrective action plans to mitigate potential risks, and provide general guidance on implementation.Analyze tender documents and Terms and identify variances with the company's risk and standard T&Cs and policies.Verify and review all contract conditions in the bid submissions process to ensure compliance with established internal risks, legal policies and requirements.Assist the team to obtain business documentation required to support qualifying tenders such as business licenses and registration documents.Monitor and manage the company's various certifications, insurance policies, bonds, guarantees, and work actively to ensure timely renewals.Contract planning and administration of multiple project and finance documents between different stakeholders and inter-related entities within the company's group structure.Management and maintenance of appropriate and efficient filing systems for various contracts and documentation.Interface with senior management team, company secretary, finance and legal personnel to meet overall project deliverables.Respond to contractual-related queries within the relevant time-frames.Draft and negotiate land option, land lease and/or similar project land related agreements.Secure and manage land agreements for all phases of renewable energy projects, including planning, construction, and decommissioning.Conduct due diligence on land-related aspects during project acquisitions, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.Negotiate, draft, and finalize land lease agreements, engaging with landowners and ensuring proper registration with authorities.Address investor inquiries during transactions, manage land-related costs, and keep documentation up to date.Generate and maintain project maps and land agreement records, ensuring accurate data management.Organize and lead meetings with landowners, providing updates and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle.Communicate land agreement conditions to construction teams, monitor compliance.Requirements: Qualification and Skill:A legal related tertiary qualification, Business Administration or degree in related Engineering discipline.Must have 5 years experience in a similar legal role.3+ years of experience in land acquisition, preferably within the renewable energy sector in South Africa.Experience in project finance/infrastructure development in South Africa and/or corporate law with exposure to the following agreements will be advantageous:a) Project Agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, MSA)b) Finance Agreements (CTA, FA, Security Documents)c) Landowner agreements: Option and lease agreements, servitude agreementsDirect experience in renewable energy will be advantageous.Must be confident in handling multiple long agreements.The ideal candidate will have an acute attention to detail, excellent organization and document management skills.Must be fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication), and an excellent communicator.Must be fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite).The ideal candidate will be passionate about the renewable energy industry and will embody respect and responsibility in the full sense of the word, while enjoying contributing to a team of highly knowledgeable professionals.
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