3 Justice Director jobs in South Africa
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Join Ofwat's Legal Team as a Legal Director - Major Projects
*Office Location:
London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working*
About Us
We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment.
We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales.
While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact.
The Role
We are looking for a
Legal Director to support our Major Projects
work and be at the forefront of shaping how our £50bn programme of major projects and new water resources is delivered. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 30 Major Projects.
You will join our expanding Legal Team which is part of the Office of the Chief Executive Directorate whilst also being embedded in the work of the Major Projects team. You will therefore also have the opportunity to get involved in other work areas within Ofwat as business needs arise, leveraging the skills that you bring.
The Major Projects team is responsible for the policy and market development of our future pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the water sector in England and Wales, as well as Ofwat's role in the oversight of the development, procurement, and delivery of these projects. The team works closely with our innovative partnership,
RAPID
(Regulator's Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) on the early engagement on both water resources and wastewater planning.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Director to lead the legal support to the teams that are defining how the competitive commercial models are being applied to the programme, working closely with companies and regulators to drive new approaches to unlocking programme opportunities. We expect you to use your legal expertise and judgement to help develop and test commercial operating models, facilitating the scrutiny of delivery plans, and proactively resolving emerging issues, thereby building confidence with government, and the investor and delivery market.
About You
Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:
- Lead criterion 1: Significant experience (approximately 10 years') as a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales or acting in a role akin to that of a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a legal environment, providing commercial and/or project finance legal support to major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk.
- Lead criterion 2: Significant experience of delivering strategic, solutions-focussed legal advice on the development and implementation of policy objectives and/or commercial outcomes in a regulatory context with specific expertise in areas of regulatory, public and administrative law.
- Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and alignment across different organisations through effective communication and collaboration.
- Experience of senior leadership where you have demonstrated good judgement and the ability to effectively lead teams and projects through change and uncertainty to deliver desired outcomes.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills in a complex and evolving legislative context within an innovative policy environment, incorporating wider considerations into your work.
- An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams.
- Material experience of effective and efficient planning, including prioritisation and delegation.
Why You Should Join Us
- People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way.
- Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
- Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices.
- Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack.
- 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
- Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
- Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
- Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
- Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
- Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.
Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.
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23.55 on 21 September 2025
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Legal Director – South Africa, AMEA Power. Location: South Africa. Position posted: .
Legal Director – South Africa. Reporting to: Head of Legal. Location: South Africa. The Legal Director will support AMEA Power’s growing portfolio across project development, construction, and financing, particularly in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The Legal Director will work closely with the business development, construction, and finance teams, providing legal leadership on complex renewable energy projects from inception through to operation.
Responsibilities- Provide end-to-end legal support on renewable energy and energy transition projects (solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, etc.).
- Advise on project structuring, risk allocation, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of project-related agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering, Procurement & Construction Contracts and Operation & Maintenance Agreements. Experience of finance documents is also advantageous.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on preliminary project documentation including Joint Development Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents including legal letters and notices.
- Draft and negotiate general contractual documentation including the provision of legal advice on the same including with respect to potential liabilities / exposures, warranties, indemnities, and other key terms and conditions.
- Draft and review board, shareholder resolutions and assist in corporate organization and restructurings.
- Support project finance transactions, including liaising with lenders, DFIs, and co-developers.
- Navigate legal complexities in emerging markets, with an ability to tailor risk analysis and contractual structures accordingly.
- Work with local counsel and stakeholders across legal, regulatory, environmental, and permitting matters.
- Support the compliance function by helping to develop and ensure that a good system of corporate governance is in place and adhered to (e.g. contract approvals procedure, authority/signing matrix, and internal policies and procedures are up-to-date, and staff receive appropriate trainings with regards to the same).
- Put in place standard contract templates and ensure staff know how to use them.
- Develop and maintain a precedent database of documentation.
- Conduct legal research and educate and advise business units as and when required.
- Make recommendations with regards to seeking external legal advice, draft and negotiate terms of legal engagement (scope and fees), liaise with external counsel as and when required.
- Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in private practice and/or in-house (sector, industry, region).
- In-house legal experience.
- Bachelor’s degree minimum.
- Legal practical training course/JD/LLB.
- Trained at top tier international law firm (or equivalent legal department).
- Admitted to practice law in a primary legal jurisdiction (e.g. UK, Australia, USA).
- MS Office Suite.
- Written and oral communication.
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Director- Legal Services
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This position requires a knowledgeable and experienced legal professional across multiple areas of the law with a pragmatic solutions-orientated approach, who can successfully navigate the Universitys legal, policy and strategic environment.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS- Provide strategic leadership and alignment with regard to legal services across the institution
- Ensure that comprehensive and accurate legal guidance is provided to the University
Efficient administration and optimisation of financial and physical resources
Provide leadership in human resource management
- Corporate governance and compliance reporting
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and make well-reasoned decisions.
- Change management and transformation
- Well-developed written, verbal and communication and networking skills Strategic thinking
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Influencing and negotiation
- Resilience and Versatility.
Finance management
Project Management
LLM degree
Admission as an Advocate (with pupillage) or attorney.
- Registration with the Legal Practice Council.
- Instruct and manage external legal and other professional advisors to protect and promote the Universitys financial, operational, commercial and reputational interests on an efficient, consistent and timely basis.
- Proven 8 10 years knowledge and experience in areas of the law including Constitutional law, Administrative law, Contract law, Commercial law, PAIA and PAJA.
- Vet and draft complex contracts of a commercial nature, and high-level legal opinions.
- Experience in legal services in Higher Education will be an advantage
- The University is seeking an individual who meets the technical expertise for the position, have proven leadership and management skills, can inspire and motivate the Legal Services team, and has credibility amongst their peers
DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 17 October 2025.
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