Job Description

Appropriate legal qualifications B.A., LLB; H Dip Tax/Company Law;
Attorneys admission examination;
8 years post qualification working experience in the corporate sector;
Commercial drafting experience in project finance/ banking/ financial & Capital Markets related contracts essential, transaction structuring experience preferable.

• Legal support to Project Finance and Treasury Division

• Provide transaction advice and legal support on the structuring of Project Finance transactions, including structuring and negotiations;
• Provide legal support to the Treasury department including financial and Capital Markets legislations and regulations;
• Advise, draft and review Project Finance, commercial agreements including project implementation, water supply, tariffing annexures, long and short term loan, memoranda of understanding and agreement and similar agreements.

• Back-up function to the Senior Manager: Legal and other Legal Adviser/s

• 2nd line support to Project Management and Implementation and internal support Divisions;
• Research, interpret legislation and render prompt, accurate legal opinions;
• Review and/or draft service, contractors, consultancy, settlement, security, pledge and similar agreements.

• Liaison with service providers

• Draft instructions to attorneys and prepare briefs to legal counsel promptly and accurately;
• Liaise with stakeholders including but not limited to National and Local Government Departments, external attorneys, banking institutions and institutional investors as required.

• Monitor legislative developments

• Monitor and review new legislation which may impact on the company;
• Update the Legal team on new and proposed legislative developments impacting the organisation;
• Deal with ad hoc matters as required from time to time.

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