Legal Counsel – Solar PV/C&I – Midrand

<strong>Calling all Legal Counsels looking to get their foot in the renewable energy industry door! Are you the perfect potjie-pot of legal acumen and business strategy? Do you have a passion for the renewable energy industry? </strong><br><br>We’re looking for a Legal Counsel with <strong>5-7 years of experience</strong> in a legal role to join our client in Midrand. You would be responsible for overseeing all legal matters crucial to our client’s success.<br><br>As our ideal candidate, you have experience in the <strong>development and management of legal frameworks and policies</strong>, and <strong>contract negotiation</strong>. Additionally, enforcing various relevant regulatory standards is right up your alley.<br><br><strong>This is an incredibly unique opportunity for you as up and coming Legal Counsel to make your start in the energy industry. Apply now!</strong><br><br><em>Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our </em><a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi"><strong><em>LinkedIn page</em></strong></a><em> and subscribe to our </em><a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5"><strong><em>mailer</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong><br><br><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><ul><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive legal strategies aligned with our client’s business objectives and practices</li><li>Update and manage all contractual templates to ensure current and legally sound documents.</li><li>Provide sound legal advice to our client’s team members as needed</li><li>Oversee contract negotiations for clients and site contractors, ensuring favourable terms and legal compliance</li><li>Draft, review, and approve all contractual correspondence and formal company communications</li><li>Manage compliance with the Companies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant regulations</li><li>Perform company secretarial duties and manage all CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) documentation</li><li>Lead the resolution of legal disputes and review past contracts</li><li>Prepare and submit legal reviews and documentation for tenders</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal obligations under the Companies Act</li><li>Compile and maintain a regulatory universe for our client’s compliance</li><li>Be an active participant in developing and executing our client’s overall business strategy</li><li>Build and lead an effective and results-driven Legal team</li></ul>