Duties and Responsibilities:
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of agreements and related legal documents for Investment related transactions such as Financing (Debt & Equity) Agreements, Security Agreements, Project Agreements, Share Purchase/Issuance Agreements, Framework Agreements, and Joint Development Agreements.
Review and advise on transaction structure and related documentation.
Provide Legal counsel to the deal structuring team by undertaking research, identifying legal and policy issues, and proposing appropriate and practical solutions to the team.
Support in the supervision of external counsel who is retained by BURN on transactions as appropriate.
Support the Head of Legal in tracking and maintaining the transactional documents.
Ensure investment compliance with existing contracts.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Skills and Experience :
University Degree (LL. B).
A qualified practicing lawyer with experience in legal practice in jurisdictions applying English Common Law with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience in a Commercial Department of a busy law firm or in-house within a corporate setting such as a commercial or development bank or investment manager with significant exposure to contracts and other corporate law documents. The candidate must be a practicing or corporate lawyer with in-depth experience in international financial transactions.
Possess excellent legal drafting and deal structuring skills and understand Project Finance transactions including Special Purpose Vehicles/Entities & Trust structures.
Demonstrable understanding of the Carbon markets or renewable energy sector
Understanding of pan-Africa tax policies & international law, a plus
Ability to work with others and manage multiple time-sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced, and changing environment.
Excellent oral, interpersonal, and writing skills in English (ability to present both oral and written ideas, concisely, and persuasively.
Demonstrable collaborative, analytical, and communication skills.
Candidate must possess a versatile multi-disciplinary skill set, an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and a business-oriented mindset.
Able to grasp abstract concepts and virtually resolve complex issues.
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