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• Draft, review, negotiate and enforce commercial agreements and other legal documents to ensure full legal rights and provide advice thereon
• Advise on all Commercial matters of the organisation
• Provide clear succinct legal advise, counsel at all levels of the organization on complex legal matters from contracts to litigation and more.
• Act as counsel on a variety of legal issues on a daily basis in a timely and effective manner
• Oversee legal matters requiring external legal assistance
• Identify, research, analyze and advise relevant legal and regulatory requirements in SA and other jurisdictions and translate into business solutions
• Support continuous improvement of the internal legal department by identifying and implementing improvements in process, forms and operations
• Prepare detailed regulatory submissions to motivate for certain tax policies which would be beneficial to the interests of clients and / or the organization

Qualification

• Minimum B. Com LLB and BA LLB Degree
• Strong academic profile (Aggregate 65%+)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Articles from a reputable law firm

Key requirements

• Demonstrate a good understanding of company and trust law and tax
• Have experience as a Commercial Lawyer with a proven tract record in a similar environment
• Excellent planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in management of subordinates
• 5+ years of relevant post article experience gained at a reputable firm

Remuneration

• A highly attractive and competitive remuneration structure

Location

• Cape Town

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal, Finance, and Consulting
• Industries Financial Services, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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DESCRIPTION :
Epena Law is a distinguished Pan-African Law Firm headquatered in Cameroon and with representations in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Paris and London. Renowned for our commitment to legal excellence and innovation, we deliver tailored legal solutions, disrupting traditional models with transactions spanning across Africa, Europe, Asia, and America.

ROLE :
We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer to provide Legal support to our services team in South Africa. This is a fully remote role to promote the firm's services to existing and prospective clients across Southern africa market and beyond .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Conduct high-level researches to develop effective services solutions
• Promote the company’s services to prospective clients
• ¬Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Drafting legal documents
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company’s services
• assist with negotiatons and contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines .
• Write legal strategies to improve legal services and scale the mission capability to more customers
• Collaborate across multiple teams to build and plan futur missions and vision .

CANDIDATE PROFILE :
• Fully qualified Lawyer
• Bar Admission in South Africa
• Bachelor's degree in Private Law or higher in Law
• 5 years of significant professional experience in a Law firm or institution
• Strong experience Corporate Law and Commercial jugements
• Exposure to both public and private sector projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Confident team player with leadership ability
• Ability to take initiative and ready to adapt to different legal systems
• Must be self-motivated and able to lead projects from conception to completion
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong understanding of Business, Corporate and Finance Law
• Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, and memos
• Experience with contract review and negotiation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English

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Costs Lawyer

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Costs Lawyer to join our dynamic and client-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to take the lead on complex, high-value cost matters across a wide variety of legal disciplines.

You'll combine your technical knowledge of costs law with strategic thinking, commercial insight, and outstanding client service. If you enjoy advocacy, mentoring others, and working with top-tier legal professionals, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

· Draft and review Bills of Costs, Budgets (Precedent H), Precedent R, N260s, and Points of Dispute/Replies

· Represent clients at detailed assessments, CCMCs, and other hearings

· Deliver clear, strategic advice on costs law, procedure, and recent case law

· Draft retainers, funding arrangements, and accurate cost estimates

· Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' best interests

· Support and mentor junior team members

· Build strong working relationships with solicitors, barristers, and clients

· Help shape internal processes, templates, and policies

· Maintain meticulous time records and meet firm SLAs and KPIs

What We're Looking For

· Degree in Law (LLB, LLM)

· Qualified Costs Lawyer (CLSB regulated)

· Proven experience in complex, high-value or multi-party costs matters

· Confident advocate with experience in County Courts and/or SCCO

· In-depth knowledge of CPR Parts 44-47, and relevant case law

· Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail

· Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex calculations and large data-sets)

· Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Desired Skills:

• Legal
• Costs Drafting
• Bills of Costs
• Budgets
• Advocacy
• CPR Knowledge
• Legal Advice

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours

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Core Responsibilities
1. Corporate Governance & Legal Structuring
- Provide legal support on company formation, directorship changes, shareholder arrangements, and legal structuring across group entities.
- Draft, update, and maintain MOIs, shareholder agreements, resolutions, board charters, and committee terms of reference.
- Ensure board and committee activities align with the Companies Act, King IV, and best practice governance standards.

2. Legal Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Monitor compliance with Companies Act, CIPC filings, FICA, POPIA, PAIA, B-BBEE regulations, and other sector-specific legislation.
- Coordinate with external compliance officers or auditors on legal due diligence, audits, and filings.
- Develop and implement internal legal SOPs and frameworks for company-wide compliance.

3. Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
- Assist in the legal evaluation, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions, business sales, and restructures.
- Conduct or manage legal due diligence, contract reviews, deal term analysis, and documentation.
- Draft and review term sheets, sale agreements, subscription agreements, resolutions, and closing documentation.


4. Contract Management & Legal Advisory
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial contracts, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, MOUs, licensing, finance agreements, and business services contracts.
- Provide strategic legal input into risk allocation, limitation of liability, indemnity clauses, and exit terms.
- Review legal implications of operational decisions and support business strategy from a legal lens.

5. Board & Stakeholder Engagement
- Advise executive management and boards on legal implications of business decisions, governance gaps, or stakeholder concerns.
- Draft board packs, resolutions, and legal memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support corporate secretarial functions and maintain group-wide statutory records.

Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Education: LLB Degree
- Professional Admission: Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
- Preferred: Postgraduate qualification in Corporate Law, Company Law, or Commercial Law
- Experience:
- Minimum 710 years post-admission experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate/commercial legal environment.
- Experience working in-house or as external counsel for multi-entity, high-growth, or regulated businesses.

Technical Skills
- Strong drafting skills for corporate and transactional documents.
- Familiarity with CIPC platforms, regulatory filings, and corporate secretarial tools.
- Proficiency in contract management systems and document retention policies.
- Able to interpret and apply governance frameworks (King IV, JSE rules, BEE Codes, Companies Act).
Core Competencies & Attributes
- Strategic Thinking: Balances legal compliance with business agility and growth.
- Governance-Oriented: Maintains clean structures, legal records, and stakeholder integrity.
- Commercially Fluent: Understands business strategy and provides aligned legal guidance.
- Highly Ethical: Maintains discretion, confidentiality, and a strong moral compass.
- Detail-Oriented: Manages board documentation, filings, and reports accurately.
- Resilient & Composed: Handles pressure during high-stakes negotiations or restructuring.
- Articulate: Communicates complex legal principles clearly to non-legal stakeholders.


Additional Requirements
- Valid drivers license and own transport preferred for board meetings, site visits, or regulatory engagements.
- Must have a clean criminal and credit record, subject to verification.
- Willingness to work extended hours or travel when needed for transactions or regulatory deadlines.
- Willing to comply with the groups lie detector and integrity testing policies.

Remuneration
- Salary Range: R800,000 R1,300,000 per annum
- May include performance bonuses, profit participation on transactions, company shares, and professional fee support.
- Clear advancement path to General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or Board Legal Advisor for high-performing candidates.

DESCRIPTION :
Epena Law is a distinguished Pan-African Law Firm headquatered in Cameroon and with representations in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Paris and London. Renowned for our commitment to legal excellence and innovation, we deliver tailored legal solutions, disrupting traditional models with transactions spanning across Africa, Europe, Asia, and America. br>

ROLE :
We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer to provide Legal support to our services team in South Africa. This is a fully remote role to promote the firm's services to existing and prospective clients across Southern africa market and beyond .


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
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CANDIDATE PROFILE :
• F lly qualified Lawyer < r>• B r Admission in South Africa < r>• B chelor's degree in Private Law or higher in Law < r>• 5 years of significant professional experience in a Law firm or institution < r>• S rong experience Corporate Law and Commercial jugements < r>• E posure to both public and private sector projects < r>• E cellent drafting skills < r>• C nfident team player with leadership ability < r>• A ility to take initiative and ready to adapt to different legal systems < r>• M st be self-motivated and able to lead projects from conception to completion < r>• S rong legal research and writing skills < r>• S rong understanding of Business, Corporate and Finance Law < r>• D monstrated experience in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, and memos < r>• E perience with contract review and negotiation < r>• S rong communication and interpersonal skills < r>• A ility to work independently and as part of a team < r>• F uency in English

DESCRIPTION : Epena Law is a distinguished Pan-African Law Firm headquatered in Cameroon and with representations in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Paris and London. Renowned for our commitment to legal excellence and innovation, we deliver tailored legal solutions, disrupting traditional models with transactions spanning across Africa, Europe, Asia, and America. ROLE : We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer to provide Legal support to our services team in South Africa. This is a fully remote role to promote the firm's services to existing and prospective clients across Southern africa market and beyond . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct high-level researches to develop effective services solutions
• Promote the company’s services to prospective clients
• ¬Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Drafting legal documents
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company’s services
• assist with negotiatons and contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines .
• Write legal strategies to improve legal services and scale the mission capability to more customers
• Collaborate across multiple teams to build and plan futur missions and vision .

CANDIDATE PROFILE :

• Fully qualified Lawyer
• Bar Admission in South Africa
• Bachelor's degree in Private Law or higher in Law
• 5 years of significant professional experience in a Law firm or institution
• Strong experience Corporate Law and Commercial jugements
• Exposure to both public and private sector projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Confident team player with leadership ability
• Ability to take initiative and ready to adapt to different legal systems
• Must be self-motivated and able to lead projects from conception to completion
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong understanding of Business, Corporate and Finance Law
• Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, and memos
• Experience with contract review and negotiation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English

Our client a leading Manufacturing / Production company based in Umhlanga is looking to fill the temporary position of Junior Lawyer.

Purpose of the Role :

Reporting to the Legal Director. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing legal advice to group of companies on all legal matters. The successful candidate will be required to perform the full spectrum or related advisory tasks with the aim of ensuring compliance with related legislation regulations and policies.

Key Responsibilities :

Company Secretarial :

• Assist in preparation of agendas attend and prepare minutes of board and committee meetings for various group companies.
• Manage all board related matters / stakeholders for the company.
• Management of all company records and the securities of the group companies.
• Prepare record and circulate all shareholder and Board resolutions for the company.
• Attend to the administration of the company secretarial function.

Mining :

• Advising on legal matters related to the mines including :

Mining legislation

• The Mine Health and Safety Act
• Liaison with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and environmental authorities.

All contracts to be reviewed from a legal perspective :

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating agreements for the group companies.
• Carefully read and identify issues of concern.
• Advise requester of issues identified and possible solutions thereto.
• Demonstrate experience on a broad range of commercial banking engineering and industrial contracts.

Litigation and Review Legal costs :

• Assist in the management of all litigation for group companies.
• Liaise with and manage external counsel on legal services.
• Keep costs competitive and source best legal advice possible.

Establish and maintain a documentation management and control system :

• Set up and regularly catalogue all legal instructions and assist with the administration of the legal department.
• Assist with the management and administration of all IP for the group.
• Assist in the collation and management of all legal accounts on SAP.

Compliance and the updates :

• Ensure that all procedures that are approved are placed on the share portal.
• Conduct training for the various departments from time to time.
• Advising the company on applicable legislation incl. corporate law competition law environmental law explosives mining tax and labour law etc.
• Provide advice to and support the management team and business units in mitigating legal related risks.
• Create and maintain legal framework for the activities of the group with alignment to the companys legal framework.
• Conduct research and develop legal frameworks analyse local and international trends that could impact the business.
• Comply with all statutory requirements.
• Ensure that deadlines are met and no penalties are levied against group companies.

Budget :

• Prepare and manage the budget in line with the companys financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate
• SAQA Accredited completed LLB Degree.
• LLM Degree advantageous.
• Chattered Institute of Secretaries membership advantageous.
• Minimum five (5) years of postarticles experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience with a large law firm would be advantageous.
• Prior experience in the mining competition labour environmental commercial and safety law will be advantageous.
• Chattered Institute of Secretaries membership advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Job Title:
Junior Transaction Lawyer

Sector:
Energy Trading

Location:
Lusaka, Johannesburg or Harare

A. About GreenCo Power Services (Pty) Limited (GreenCo)

GreenCo is a renewable energy intermediary, its primary role being a creditworthy offtaker and service provider to IPPs, and on-selling power to C&I customers, the competitive markets of the SAPP, and to utilities such as on Eskom’s Standard Offer Programme. Through its activities, GreenCo will increase the supply of, and demand for, financing for energy projects, and mobilise private sector capital more quickly towards critical and transformative capacity addition.

GreenCo's vision is to lead innovation and sustainably transform renewable energy markets. This will be achieved through:

• Forward-looking approach to the deeper integration of power markets to unlock investment in renewable energy generation capacity.
  

• Focusing on creating impact through innovative new solutions in the energy sector.
  

• Fostering an agile start-up culture with a focus on individual responsibility and personal impact.
  

GreenCo offers an excellent, dynamic, and exciting work environment for the right candidate with significant potential for further personal development and career advancement.

B. The Role in Context

We are seeking a motivated Junior Transaction Lawyer to join our in-house transactions team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the legal aspects of financing and developing renewable energy projects, as well as negotiating with large scale industrial entities on the customer side. The right candidate will be joining an existing team of three lawyers, consisting of the Chief Commercial Officer, a Senior Transaction Lawyer and a Transaction Lawyer. Whilst the Junior Transaction Lawyer will primarily support the transactions team, the candidate will also be expected to support the regulatory and compliance team on occasions.

Key duties:

Supporting the wider transactions team on reviewing, negotiation, management and execution of energy transactions, including:

· reviewing, drafting and amending power purchase agreements (PPAs) and/or power supply agreements (PSAs), and other transaction documents such as security documentation and notices

· preparing table of comments / issues lists

· conducting due diligence

· managing conditions precedent checklists

· coordinating with external counsel

· coordinating with counterpartie

Supporting the business development team, including:

· management and coordination with IPPs and customers

· undertaking due diligence of IPPs and customers

· undertaking KYC activities

· assisting in pitch preparation

· preparing heads of terms for PPAs and PSAs

· preparing letters of intent or expression of interest

· preparing MOUs

· preparing legal sections of presentations
Regulatory:

· research and preparing reports / legal summaries of legislation and regulations

· engagement with regulators, including drafting letters / preparing presentations

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively within a small fast growing business. A solid foundation in project finance from your prior work experience is essential, along with a keen interest in energy markets.

As GreenCo is a regional business, candidates must be willing to travel .

C. Qualifications and Requirements

The Junior Transaction Lawyer will be expected to bring a combination of the following experience, personal attributes and qualifications:

• Qualified Lawyer
  
• Experience of working within an established project finance practice at a top tier law firm
  
• Power sector experience, in particular familiarity with PPAs and/or PSAs.
  
• Impeccable spoken and written English
  
• An understanding of the sub-Saharan African power market, the Southern African Power Pool markets and key technologies employed by an IPP in renewable energy power generation will be viewed favourably;
  
• Familiarity with lender and bankability requirements for power projects in project finance;
  
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively;
  
• Innovative self-starter who can work independently and use own initiative.
  

D.Application Requirements

Candidates must submit the following documents:

1. Updated CV

2. Cover Letter addressing:

· Why you are interested in joining Africa GreenCo.

· What unique skills, experiences, and perspectives you can contribute to the organization.

Both documents are required for the application to be considered.

E. Time Commitment

This is a full-time role. While the standard working week is 40 hours, the ideal candidate must be willing to travel and work flexible hours to achieve GreenCo’s business objectives.

F. Conflict of Interest

Potential conflicts of interest must be declared and discussed prior to this appointment.

G. Reporting Lines

This role directly reports to the Chief Commercial Officer or his/her delegate.

H. Information About GreenCo

For more information about GreenCo please see:

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JOIN THE SINGULARITY LPO TEAM

Are you a qualified lawyer from South Africa with expertise in commercial property law? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to a dynamic legal practice? Singularity LPO, in collaboration with TP Legal Solicitors, is currently seeking a contractor to join our team and work on behalf of TP Legal Solicitors.

POSITION: Commercial Property Law Consultant (3 days per week)

Singularity LPO is a leading legal process outsourcing firm, dedicated to providing high-quality legal services. We have partnered with TP Legal Solicitors, a forward-thinking and dynamic law firm offering a range of legal services, to fill a legal consultant position within their Commercial Property team.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide support to TP Legal Solicitors' fee earners in the Commercial Property team, under supervision.

Undertake certain elements of fee-earning work as required, with guidance and oversight.

In particular:

Manage client files and handle client care correspondence.
Attend meetings and take detailed notes.
Obtain necessary title documents.
Submit searches on behalf of clients.
Prepare Stamp Duty forms.
Create completion statements and invoices.
Complete all necessary accounts forms and have a good understanding of client ledgers.
Prepare Land Registry applications and handle any requisitions that may arise.
Assist in producing initial drafts of contracts, transfer deeds, and leases, with guidance from TP Legal Solicitors' fee earners.
Prepare comprehensive replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries.
Manage pre-completion requisitions efficiently.
Draft, review, and revise a variety of commercial property legal documents, including leases, licenses, rent deposits, deeds, option agreements, transfers, share purchase agreements, and asset purchase agreements.

Conduct thorough legal research and provide accurate advice to clients.

Collaborate closely with senior members of the team to handle complex cases.

Foster strong relationships with clients, ensuring excellent client service and satisfaction.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Fully qualified lawyer from South Africa, specialized in property law.

Excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a contractor working on behalf of TP Legal Solicitors through Singularity LPO, you can expect a competitive remuneration package for your services. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where your skills and contributions are highly valued.

If you are an ambitious and skilled lawyer from South Africa, excited about the prospect of making a significant impact within a dynamic legal practice, we encourage you to apply. Join the Singularity LPO team and help shape the future of legal services.

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