Project Attorney - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Project Attorney – Democratic Republic of the Congo  

CrossBoundary Energy 

About the Firm 

CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding $710M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group. 
 
The diverse portfolio features large-scale renewable-led hybrid power plants for mines, rooftop and ground-mount solar PV plants for industrial clients, and distributed solar PV and battery power solutions for telecommunications sites. As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. 

Why join us?

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com. 

What you’ll do

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time attorney to support its legal operations for a major energy project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The successful candidate will work closely with senior counsel and the project team to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, manage corporate governance matters, and support the structuring and negotiation of project documentation. 

This role will involve direct engagement with government entities, local counsel, and internal teams to navigate complex corporate and regulatory environments to ensure the legal integrity of CBE’s operations in the DRC. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DRC laws and regulations across all aspects of the project 

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and project documentation, including joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and regulatory filings 

• Advise internal teams on legal risks and obligations related to operating in the DRC 

• Liaise with government authorities and, as appropriate, with external counsel to manage permitting, licensing, and regulatory approvals in the DRC 

• Support corporate governance and entity management for CBE’s operations in the DRC 

• Monitor legal developments in the DRC and advise on their impact to the project 

• Maintain and improve legal templates and precedents for DRC-related documentation 

• Support due diligence processes and respond to legal queries from project and company stakeholders 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years’ post-admission experience in a premier law firm and/or in-house legal department focused on corporate law or regulatory compliance 

• Experience working on infrastructure or energy projects in emerging markets, preferably in the DRC or Francophone Africa 

• Strong understanding of local legal frameworks and government processes 

• Law degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited university 

• Bar admission 

• Fluency in English and French required 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Who You Are

• Self-starter passionate about enabling sustainable infrastructure in complex legal environments 

• Legal expert with strong experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and government engagement 

• Skilled at navigating local legal frameworks and managing relationships with external counsel and authorities 

• Comfortably navigates the energy and/or other infrastructure sectors 

• Patient puzzle-solver who perseveres through complexity to find practical solutions 

• Ethical and principled, with a strong grasp of international standards for corporate governance and compliance 

• Systematic and highly organized, with personal accountability for managing multiple workstreams 

• Effective in a fast-moving and complex environment 

Location / Travel 

The ideal candidate will be based in Lubumbashi, DRC.

Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you! 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]. 

Contact 

Interested candidates should apply at https://www.crossboundary.com/careers/.