Legal Associate, Transaction and Project Coordinator/Administrator - Renewable Energy - Sandton

Our client in the renewable energy sector is strengthening their asset management function and is seeking a Legal Associate Transaction and Project Coordinator/Administrator. This role is ideal for a candidate that wishes to be involved in the entire renewable energy project cycle including development, financing, construction and operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for and the custodian of all documents and their administration. He/She will ensure that the client and its team deliver and complies with their project commitments as detailed in the suite of legal documentation.

This role is perfect for a highly organised individual who will work closely with the transaction, construction and asset management teams. The role offers the ideal candidate the flexibility to create or improve systems and processes and be part of managing new business and refining the day-to-day operation of existing projects. Given the ideal candidate will interact with all level in the Company and its board and shareholders it will create the opportunity for professional and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in both corporate work and project related legal and operational activities work from development, construction and operations to land acquisition, tender strategy, project acquisitions, third party financing etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpreting and advising on existing transaction documents such as corporate documents, finance agreements with third party financiers, power purchase agreements, EPC and O&M Agreements.
• Drafting claims and responses to claims from contractors.
• Advising on corporate governance and companies act obligations.
• Drafting resolutions.
• Negotiating legal agreements such as options to purchase land, long term leases, share purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements etc.
• Working with senior management to implement strategy for the Company its electricity trader.

Transaction Administration:

• Setting up and maintaining project data rooms.
• Managing data rooms and due diligence processes.
• Managing and assisting with condition precedent fulfilment.
• Assisting with drawdowns.
• Establish and maintain the document folder structure for draft contracts and schedules.
• Track and compare changes and control contract and schedule revisions.
• Finalise transaction folders and bibles and setting up post-closing administration.
• Participation in financial close meetings.
• Supporting business development team with tender compliance and presentations.

Operations Administration:

• Administering PPA, Shareholders Agreement, and Finance Documents.
• Preparing reporting timetable for each project company and ensuring all teams (technical, ESG, finance) are aware of their reporting requirements.
• Drafting notices and other correspondence.
• Liaising with financiers, shareholders, investors and contractors on project documents.
• Establish and maintain the operations management folder structure relating to executed contracts.
• Participation and chairing Asset Management and Financial Close Team meetings and updates.
• Ensure contract deliverables are received by the client and/ or relevant stakeholders timeously.
• Liaising with company secretary and or drafting certain documents if possible.
• Preparing board packs and managing board meetings.
• Review and prepare monthly reports.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum 4-year post articles experience.
• Experience working in fields such as general commercial, and/or construction (FIDIC) an advantage.
• Position is available for both candidates with inhouse legal experience and candidates that are currently practicing law.

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Market Related

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