Legal Counsel: Construction and Disputes

Job Title: Legal Counsel: Construction and Disputes

Reports to: Head of Legal Affairs

Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Industry: Renewable Energy / IPP Sector

Job Purpose

The Legal Counsel: Construction & operations will be responsible for the legal negotiation, contract management support, and dispute management of construction and operational contracts throughout the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects. The role supports the wider legal function by building and implementing a robust legal risk framework for projects under construction and in operation, and by leading all disputes and litigation arising from construction and operations contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Negotiation & Financial Close

• Support the Heads of Strategic Procurement, Project & Construction Management (PCM), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in negotiating:
  • EPC or OEM Contracts
  • Bal...