Legal Associate – Asset Management

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Position: Legal Associate – Asset Management
Location: Cape Town (Office-based)
Sector: Renewable Energy

An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Associate to support the Asset Management team by providing legal guidance across the project lifecycle—from financial close through construction and operation phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on key project and finance contracts (CTAs, PPAs, SHAs, MSAs, IAs)
• Support the management of legal obligations tied to financing agreements
• Draft and review legal notices and formal project correspondence
• Assist in resolving project disputes and handling claims processes
• Coordinate legal procedures and ensure contract compliance across stakeholders

Requirements:

• LLB or equivalent law degree
• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice or in-house (ideally in project finance, banking, or infrastructure)
• Experience with renewable energy, IPP, or construction sectors is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks