Legal Counsel – Construction & Operations

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

3015501859

Date posted:

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Position: Legal Counsel – Construction & Operations
Location: Cape Town (Office-based)
Sector: Renewable Energy

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to manage and support construction and operational contracts across the full lifecycle of utility-scale energy projects. This role will involve guiding internal teams, overseeing contract compliance, and mitigating legal risk from financial close through to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and implement contract management strategy across EPC, OEM, and O&M agreements
Support negotiations pre-financial close and manage execution post-close
Provide legal oversight to project construction and operations teams
Manage legal claims, disputes, and formal notifications arising from key project contracts
Liaise with external legal advisors and align with broader asset management strategies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law & Admitted Attorney
5+ years PQE, ideally in construction, operations, or project/asset management
Experience in renewable energy or IPP projects is advantageous
Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and strong dispute/litigation capabilities preferred
Commercially minded with excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills

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