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Senior Legal Counsel

ENGIE -
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2191

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Job Details

Permanent
3 days ago

Full Job Description

INTERNAL VACANCY

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Senior Legal Counsel

Reports to:

South Africa General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer

Period:

Full Time - Local Employment Contract

Closing Date:

03rd July 2026

2. BACKGROUND

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructure and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures (heating and cooling networks) and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year, ENGIE invests more than €10 billion to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045.

ENGIE has been present on the African continent for more than five decades. We are the number one independent power producer, globally. We deliver power to countries throughout the continent through clean energy solutions.

For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide legal advice on energy projects in South Africa, including M&A, project financing, and greenfield/brownfield developments (energy generation and power transmission).
Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence, risk assessments, and evaluations.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents across all project phases (bid, preferred bidder, financial close), including development, JV, EPC, O&M, financing, and real estate agreements.
Support project financing and ensure timely execution of related documentation, including security creation.
Advise on contractual, regulatory and other legal issues throughout project development, construction, and operation.
Prepare legal risk memos in support internal approval processes.
Advise on corporate governance, entity structuring, BBBEE participation, and trust-related matters.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the energy and construction sectors.
Manage external legal counsel to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
Contribute to document management system implementation and internal process improvements.
Supervise trainees and promote compliance with ENGIE’s policies and ethical standards.
Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel.
Serve as advisor on a wide range of legal matters affecting the Project Companies.
Provide legal input on project and financing documentation, ensuring consistency with contractual obligations and risk allocation frameworks.
Support the drafting, negotiation, review, and execution of commercial agreements and amendments.
Manage contractual claims, preparing and finalising responses, engaging with stakeholders, and facilitating settlement discussions.
Assist with the ongoing management of key project contracts, ensuring alignment with commercial and legal objectives.
Assist in the preparation and negotiation of waivers, consents, amendments, and legal opinions required under finance agreements.
Support interactions with key subcontractors (including EPC, O&M,LTSA providers, fuel suppliers and transporters etc.).
Provide legal support in disputes, including preparation for litigation or arbitration in collaboration with external counsel.
Provide ongoing legal support to executive management in relation to strategic and contractual matters.

4. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

South Africa General Counsel and Ethics Officer
Business development, Engineering and technical support, finance and HR teams

External:

Off-takers, joint venture partners, shareholders, tendering authorities
Project companies and Operation and maintenance entities
EPC contractors, suppliers, subcontractors
Sponsor and lender legal advisors

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Degree / Experience

Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Admitted as an Attorney to practice law in South Africa
5 to 7-year post-qualification experience
Large law firm experience or in-house experience in one or more large corporates
Experience in one or more of the following fields: (i) Energy sector, (ii) infrastructure project development, (iii) Project finance or (iv) M&A

Competencies

High ethical standards and professionalism.
Strong legal drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to provide sound, practical legal advice in complex environments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities effectively.
Resilience under pressure and commitment to delivering results.
Collaborative mindset with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
Supportive of innovation and change; demonstrates critical thinking and creativity.
Commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Ability to balance business needs with strict ethical and compliance requirements.
Effective management of external counsel and legal resources.

Specific Knowledge / skills

Energy regulatory framework.
Strong contract drafting and contract interpretation skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong negotiating skills

Language

Fluent in English is mandatory, knowledge of other language(s) is a plus.

Location / travel

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Flexibility to travel throughout South Africa and occasional travel to Paris, Belgium and Dubai.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts

Business Unit: Support Functions In Geographies

Division: SF In AMEA - South Africa

Legal Entity: ENGIE Southern Africa (Prioprietary) Limited

Company Name: ENGIE South Africa

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Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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