Johannesburg: Contracts And Land Manager

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities Build and manage risk review sessions, to drive early engagement, strategy development and approvals; Acts as the key strategic resource for review of contracts for projects; Draft and negotiate LoIs, conduct legal due diligence support for investments and divestment processes; Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, partnership/joint venture agreements, joint development agreements, development services agreements and other agreements of a similar nature; Draft and negotiate mandate letters, finance term sheets, negotiate finance agreements for projects, manage CP fulfillment process in order to ensure financial close in accordance with expected timelines; Draft and negotiate power purchase and/or offtake agreements, grid connection agreements and related transmission and distribution agreements Conduct periodically general risk assessments to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within the relevant region; Collaborate with other departments to identify contractual and area risks, and mitigating actions for projects as early as possible. Identify and evaluate project risks, support in developing/implement corrective action plans to mitigate potential risks, and provide general guidance on implementation; Analysis of tender documents and Terms and identifying variances with the companys risk and standard T&Cs and policies; Verification and review of all contract conditions in the bid submissions process to ensure compliance with established internal risks, legal policies and requirements; Assist the team to obtain business documentation required to support qualifying tenders such as business Licenses and registration documents; Monitors and manages the company“s various certifications, insurance policies, bonds, guarantees, and works actively to ensure timely renewals; Contract planning and administration of multiple, project and finance documents between different stakeholders, and inter-related entities within the companys group structure; Management and maintenance of appropriate and efficient filing systems for various contracts and documentation; Interfaces with senior management team, company secretary, finance and legal personnel to meet overall project deliverables. Key Performance Indicators; Responding to contractual-related queries within the relevant time-frames; Draft and negotiate land option, land lease and/or similar project land related agreements; Secure and manage land agreements for all phases of renewable energy projects, including planning, construction, and decommissioning; Conduct due diligence on land-related aspects during project acquisitions, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met; Negotiate, draft, and finalise land lease agreements, engaging with landowners and ensuring proper registration with authorities; Address investor inquiries during transactions, manage land-related costs, and keep documentation up to date; Generate and maintain project maps and land agreement records, ensuring accurate data management; Organise and lead meetings with landowners, providing updates and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle; Communicate land agreement conditions to c onstruction teams, monitor compliance;

Requirements:

Qualification and Skill: A Legal related tertiary qualification, Business Administration or degree in related Engineering discipline; Must have 5 years experience in a similar legal role; 3 years of experience in land acquisition, preferably within the renewable energy sector in South Africa; Experience in project finance / infrastructure development in South Africa and/or corporate law with exposure to the following agreements will be advantageous: a) Project Agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, MSA) b) Finance Agreements (CTA, FA, Security Documents) c) Landowner agreements: Option and lease agreements, servitude agreements Direct experience in renewable energy will be advantageous; Must be confident in handling multiple long agreements; The ideal candidate will have an acute attention to detail, excellent organization and document management skills; Must be fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication), and an excellent communicator; Must be fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite); The ideal candidate will be passionate about the renewable energy industry and will embody respect and responsibility in the full sense of the word, while enjoying contributing to a team of highly knowledgeable professionals

Contracts And Land Manager position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-11-21 in the Legal category

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