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Legal Graduate

CompanyGlobeleq
LocationSouth Africa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Commercial & Legal Graduate will assist with drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, monitoring compliance obligations, and supporting internal audits across the organization. They will also contribute to implementing digital compliance tools and maintaining regulatory trackers while engaging in structured training.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
396
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Globeleq is powering Africa's growth through the development and operation of utility scale power plants across the continent. Founded in 2002, Globeleq has become a power industry leader by operating or acquiring interest in multiple power facilities across the world. Now with its focus on the African continent, the company’s experience in implementing an array of generating technologies in different geographic locations, provides Globeleq with a unique perspective and strong foundation for developing new capacity. Under the ownership of shareholders CDC (70%) and Norfund (30%), the cornerstone of our strategy is to be the trusted, reliable and committed partner of choice within the African IPP industry. We will achieve this by adding significant MWs of new power generation over the next decade while positively contributing and impacting the communities in which we operate. With the support and expertise of our staff operating out of our London head office, our regional offices in Nairobi, Cape Town, and Doula, and our eight power plants located in Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Kenya, we currently generate approximately 1,300 MW, and have another 2,000 MW in development.
About the Role

Legal Graduate

Application Deadline: 5 April 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Internship

Location: South Africa

Reporting To: Commercial and Compliance Manager



Description

For more than 20 years, Globeleq has been a long-term investor, developer, owner and operator of diversified power projects in Africa, where the company is one of the largest Independent Power Producers. With nearly 1500MW of generation capacity in operation across 16 power plants in 7 countries, 488MW of new power projects in construction and >2,000MW in development, Globeleq is one of the largest independent power producers solely focused in Africa. Globeleq is 70% owned by British International Investment and 30% by Norfund, the development finance institutions of the UK and Norway, and has a proven track record for supporting the ongoing development of the African power sector.

Globeleq’s various generation technologies include gas, wind, solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), hydro and geothermal. 

The Commercial & Compliance business unit manages core functions such as contract review, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. The Commercial & Legal Graduate will provide immediate value by assisting with drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, monitoring compliance obligations, and supporting internal audits. They will also contribute to implementing digital compliance tools and maintaining regulatory trackers. This role offers strong mentorship opportunities, with direct guidance from senior professionals, ensuring the graduate develops into a capable resource for the organisation while gaining holistic business exposure across multiple unit.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining low value commercial agreements.
  • Support monitoring of compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • Help set up implement and maintain digital compliance tools and data rooms where required.
  • Participate in governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and commercial alignment.
  • Provide board and cosec support and liaise between company secretary and stakeholders. 
  • Draft resolutions and assist with filings as required.
  • Support documentation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in structured training and mentorship to build technical and soft skills.


Skills / Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional, proactive, and collaborative attitude.
  • Ability to learn new systems and digital compliance tools quickly.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Team-oriented with a positive “can-do” approach.


Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Law or Bcom LLB and may not have secured articles.
  • Interest in contract management, compliance, company secretary administration and governance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting and digital compliance tools is advantageous.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Prior internship or project experience in legal, compliance, or commercial functions is desirable but not required.
Key Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationProactive AttitudeCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTeam-OrientedContract ReviewCompliance MonitoringDigital Tools ImplementationGovernance FrameworksBoard SupportRegulatory Reporting
Categories
LegalEnergyAdministrative