Company Description

We are one of the Financial Times' Africa's Fastest Growing Companies! PowerGen ranked 40th in the overall rankings and 5th in the Energy & Utilities sector. PowerGen a leading renewable energy platform in sub-Saharan Africa. PowerGen owns and operates renewable energy and distribution utility assets to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to all. We are looking for professionals who want to be a part of a highly driven team which is at the forefront of the market and hungry to reshape the landscape of energy in Africa. We want leaders who are committed to the mission and able to think broadly and dynamically about a complex challenge, without losing focus on the critical day-to-day details of managing projects or a team.

Visit our website: http://powergen-renewable-energy.com/

Job Description

Job Title: Sr Legal Associate

Team: Legal

Location(s): Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Nairobi, or Johannesburg

Reporting Structure:

• Reporting to: Executive team

• Direct reports: N/A

Purpose / Overview

The Sr Legal Associate plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support at PowerGen. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including drafting and reviewing contracts, coordinating with external counsels, managing documentation, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Sr Legal Associate will collaborate closely with internal teams, handle project requests and offer general legal assistance as needed. The Sr Legal Associate will also work closely with the DRC team on all matters.

Activities:

• Draft, review, and edit contracts, agreements, and legal documents. Must have strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of contractual language

• Support the DRC team to understand the regulations and implement projects in accordance, to interface with the government, and to support on permitting, applications, tenders, and other documents in the DRC

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external legal counsel to facilitate manage legal matters and contracts. Clear communication and coordination skills are crucial

• Provide assistance on project-related legal matters, contributing to the successful execution of company initiatives, while adhering to legal requirements

• Support permitting processes for projects, including preparing and reviewing permit applications, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations, and liaising with relevant authorities

• Manage compliance tasks such as Know Your Customer (KYC) requests and internal compliance audits. Ensure the organization's adherence to legal and regulatory guidelines

• Conduct thorough legal research, analyze findings, and provide well-informed opinions on complex legal issues, contributing to informed decision-making

• Offer comprehensive legal support as required by the organization, addressing various legal queries and tasks that arise in the course of business operations

Qualifications

Competencies & Experience:

• 3-5+ years professional experience in the legal profession. Preference for experience with DRC law and regulatory engagements

• Must be a driven and collaborative self-starter with a strong work ethic and high-level of grit

• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law and legal principles

• Experience in commercial contracts including PPA, EPC, vendor, land, and other agreements

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis

• Familiarity with international investor compliance standards, process and documentation

• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite and legal databases

• Passionate about transforming the power sector on the continent and providing clean, reliable and affordable power to millions of people

• Must be fluent in both French and English

Additional Information

What Excites You:

• Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

• Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

• A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits & Compensation

• Remote work

• On-the-job mentoring and learning opportunities

• Networking with experienced professionals

• Work experience for professional profile and resume

• Competitive annual compensation

• Annual holiday bonus

• Medical insurance

• Flexible work schedule

• Professional development opportunities internally and externally Individualized career development

• Performance feedback and open-door company culture