Legal Advisor - Trading

The Legal Advisor in Trading will be responsible to negotiate and draft PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) whereby NOA will procure energy from Independent Power Producers. A draft PPA and Heads of Terms do exist, but the Senior Legal Advisor will need to tailor these to be fit for purpose.

• Supporting on the implementation of various transactions and bringing renewable energy project transactions to close through the negotiation, preparation and review of all legal agreements
• Leading the legal review, negotiation and approval of different Project documents (Power Purchase Agreements) and finance documents
• Leading the legal due diligence process on project acquisition targets
• Supporting the structuring of transactions and negotiating financing and related transaction documents
• Coordinating with other departments to meet timelines and deliverables
• Supporting the team in the acquisition of secondary market opportunities
• Supporting the development team on tender/RFP submissions, if required
• Assisting on the negotiation with project sponsors & lenders
• Managing the drafting of various notices and obtaining various consents in accordance with the lender’s CP Checklist
• Managing the Conditions Precedent (CP) Checklist; and leading the legal review on the preparation and implementation of transaction documents as required

• Competitive salary in line with experience, short term incentive and equity investment exposure
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission-driven company with strong financial backing and a deep commitment to making a contribution to the development of a resilient and cost effective energy system in South Africa.
• Be part of a growing team at the forefront of the South African renewable energy

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