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Associate — Environmental and Climate Law

Webber Wentzel · Cape Town, South Africa · Hybrid · R50,000 - R70,000/month

0 Applicants · 3 Views · Posted 6 days ago

Position Overview

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Compensation: R50,000 - R70,000/month

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Environmental Law

Remote: Hybrid

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Job Description

Webber Wentzel seeks an Associate for its Environmental and Climate Law practice in Cape Town. The role involves advising clients on NEMA compliance, environmental impact assessments, carbon tax regulations, green finance, and climate change litigation. You will work with mining, energy, and infrastructure clients navigating South Africa's evolving environmental regulatory landscape and ESG requirements.

Requirements

Admitted attorney with 2-5 years PQE in environmental, mining, or regulatory law. LLB required. Working knowledge of NEMA, NWA, and carbon tax legislation. Experience with environmental authorisations and compliance audits. Interest in ESG and sustainable finance.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

About This Role

Webber Wentzel is seeking a Associate — Environmental and Climate Law to join their Environmental Law team at the Mid level. This is a Full time, Hybrid position based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Candidates should hold a Professional degree. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

R50,000 - R70,000/month

Practice Area

Environmental Law

Position

Mid

Education Requirements

Professional degree

Experience Requirements

3 to 5 years

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Webber Wentzel Hiring Team

Application Deadline

December 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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