Legal Counsel – Construction & Operations
Set Consulting Cape Town
Position: Legal Counsel – Construction & Operations
Location: Cape Town (Office-based)
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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