SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Company Lawyer to join our leadership team at Seriti Green, a leading renewable energy company focused on the development, financing, and operation of clean energy projects. The ideal candidate will be a senior associate (or equivalent) from a top-tier law firm, bringing a strong background in corporate law, project finance, and complex transactions.

This role will involve acting as a trusted legal advisor to senior management, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance, and providing transactional support on project development, acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, and commercial agreements. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to balance risk with commercial objectives, work across multiple jurisdictions, and manage external counsel effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

Corporate & Transactional

Lead and negotiate complex corporate and financing transactions, including project finance, M&A, joint ventures, and shareholder arrangements.
Draft, review, and manage transaction documentation, including SPV structures, PPAs, financing agreements, and security packages.
Oversight of the EPC, and O&M documents and process.
Provide legal input into deal structuring, risk allocation, and transaction strategy.
Advise on corporate governance matters and board-related requirements.
Project Development & Finance

Support the development and financing of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage, and hybrid).
Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and permitting frameworks.
Work with lenders, investors, and counterparties to close complex financing transactions.
Advise on cross-border financing, foreign investment, and tax structuring in coordination with external advisors.

Minimun Requirements

    LLB / JD (or equivalent law degree); admission as an attorney/advocate/solicitor in a recognized jurisdiction.
    Minimum 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience, with a strong track record at a top-tier law firm (senior associate or equivalent).
    Specialist expertise in corporate law and project finance, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or natural resources sectors.
    Demonstrated experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure transactions preferred.
    Solid knowledge of cross-border financing structures, security arrangements, and equity investment frameworks is advantageous
    Proven ability to negotiate at senior levels with lenders, investors, and government authorities.
    Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
    Experience in renewable energy, project finance, or regulatory law is highly advantageous.
    Highly organized
    Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook
    Verbal and written communication skills
    Typing accuracy and efficiency controls.
    Driver’s License

Job Overview

  • Posted date : September 24, 2025
  • Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Job nature : Permanent
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  • Closing date : 29/09/2025