Legal Advisor
Market-related Package
Cape Town
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled

Legal Advisor

to join a leading Renewable Energy team in South Africa. Based in Cape Town, you will provide legal support across the full lifecycle of utility-scale renewable energy projects – from early-stage development through to construction and operations.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project development, construction, asset management, and finance, you will play a vital role in enabling strategic growth across multiple clean energy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide proactive legal advice and support to project teams
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including: - Confidentiality agreements, MOUs, term sheets - Joint development agreements, shareholder agreements - EPC and O&M contracts, land use agreements - Asset acquisition and sale agreements, SPAs, and project finance contracts

Support legal documentation for tender submissions and awarded projects
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal corporate policies
Coordinate external legal counsel in line with internal governance processes
Track and respond to legal claims and disputes
Maintain legal databases and reporting tools
Contribute to training, policy development, and knowledge sharing across the business
Foster a culture of integrity, compliance, and collaboration
Qualifications and Experience
LLB or BCom Law , with further studies in business (advantageous)
5 to 6 years

of legal experience, ideally with exposure to

IPP power or renewable energy projects in South Africa
Experience within a commercial or finance legal environment (multinational exposure beneficial)
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Fluent in English