Legal Counsel – Construction & Operations

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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