Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Legal Consultant to support legal advisory, regulatory, and contractual work within the energy and infrastructure environment. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing project-related agreements, and assisting with regulatory compliance and due diligence processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior consultants and project teams, providing practical legal support, maintaining high-quality documentation, and contributing to client deliverables.
What you'll do:
Legal Research & Advisory Conduct focused legal research and prepare concise, well?reasoned memoranda on energy, environmental, commercial, and regulatory matters. Assist with interpreting legislation, licence conditions, and regulatory frameworks applicable to energy. Support senior consultants in preparing client opinions and advisory notes. Track policy and regulatory developments across the energy sector. Advantageous: Provide preliminary input on project finance concepts including lender requirements, financing structures, and risk allocation (under supervision). Contract Drafting & Review Draft, review, and assist with negotiations of project?related agreements including EPC, O&M, PPA, land rights, professional services agreements, and NDAs. Ensure contract terms reflect client interests, compliance requirements, and project risk considerations. Support procurement processes and bid reviews. Advantageous: Exposure to project finance documents such as direct agreements, security packages, and financing term sheets. Regulatory & Compliance Support Assist with licence, permit, and regulatory submissions to relevant authorities. Coordinate and support legal due diligence processes. Maintain compliance trackers, regulatory updates, and legal documentation. Assist in reviewing environmental, planning, and land use conditions applicable to projects. Project and Client Support Provide legal support to project teams, identifying risks and proposing practical solutions. Attend client meetings, draft action items, and ensure follow?ups are completed. Support project documentation, contract administration, and CP management. Advantageous: Understanding of project finance CP schedules, lender milestones, and transaction timelines. Internal Support and Knowledge Management Assist in maintaining legal precedents, templates, and knowledge?sharing materials. Support preparation of proposals and client?facing documents. Manage documentation repositories with strong version control.Your Expertise:
0–2 years’ experience in a legal or advisory environment. Exposure to energy, infrastructure,
06 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za