Legal Expert (Eastern Southern Africa Region)
Legal Expert (Eastern Southern Africa Region)
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Job Description
- Provide legal support on energy regulation licensing and compliance.
- Draft and review contracts including TA and grant agreements.
- Ensure alignment of PPF operations with national and international laws.
- Advise on legal risks especially in cross-border and energy-related transactions.
- Support due diligence on legal aspects of supported companies.
Qualifications :
- Relevant academic qualifications in Law at minimum masters degree level.
- Basic knowledge of electricity grids and power markets
- Familiarity with environmental regulations impacting energy production
- Expertise in energy regulatory frameworks including licensing permitting and compliance
- Knowledge of contract law related to energy transactions (power purchase agreements etc.)
- Experience in legal drafting and analysis of energy-related legislation
- Practical experience in an energy law firm government agency or in-house legal team within the energy sector
- At least 5 years of relevant experience
Additional Information :
- Contract type: Part-time
- Duty station (hybrid work model): ESA region (tbd)
- Expected start date: To Be Confirmed
- This position is contingent upon contract award by the funding authority
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of experts.
SNV strives to be an inclusive employer thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate based on disability status religion ethnic origin gender and sexual orientation etc.
How to apply
If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity we would love to hear from you. Apply today by uploading your CV and motivation letter on Smart Recruiters by 18 June 2025.
Reference & vetting check : At SNV we conduct thorough background and reference checks for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions with a strong focus on safeguarding. You will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can serve as references. Please note we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.
As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme our reference checks also include a request to your previous employers to complete a Statement of Conduct questionnaire. This questionnaire addresses any instances of misconduct including sexual exploitation abuse or harassment in line with the Schemes definitions.
*We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
