Legal Counsel

Solarcentury Africa – Legal Counsel (Full‑time)

Solarcentury Africa (SCA) is a renewable‑energy developer and asset owner operating across Sub‑Saharan Africa. The role is based in the London Area, United Kingdom.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Law degree
• Minimum five years post‑qualification experience in an international law firm or in‑house, in project/project finance, corporate finance or M&A, preferably with an energy/renewable focus
• Proven drafting and negotiating of transactional legal documentation
• Experience in international markets, preferably emerging markets
• Understanding of project financing structures for large‑scale renewable projects
• Strong organisational and project‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Confidence in engaging with government authorities, utilities, consultants, contractors and commercial partners
• Willingness to travel to Sub‑Saharan Africa as required
• Experience with legal AI tools

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of project development, finance and corporate agreements (land leases, grid agreements, PPAs, EPC/O&M contracts, bonds, debt facilities, SPAs, SHAs, etc.)
• Analyse project permits and consents; advise on rights packages in each jurisdiction
• Manage legal workstreams, liaise with internal departments and external counterparties
• Support contract management of EPC contracts, including claims and disputes
• Provide written and verbal legal advice to senior management and heads of department
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, utilities, ministries, contractors and funders
• Review relevant regulation, legislation and licensing regimes
• Represent SCA at meetings and negotiations with key stakeholders
• Support day‑to‑day legal requirements (corporate and tax structuring, policy drafting, shareholder loans, tendering, external counsel management)
• Lead the integration of AI tools within the legal team’s workflow

Stipend / Compensation

Not specified.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the LinkedIn job posting: Solarcentury Africa – Legal Counsel
2. Click the “Apply” button on the LinkedIn page.
3. Sign in to LinkedIn or create a LinkedIn account if you do not already have one.
4. Submit your application through LinkedIn’s application interface, attaching your CV and cover letter.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Contact details are not provided in the posting. For further inquiries, refer to the Solarcentury Africa LinkedIn page or the company’s official website.