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Legal Counsel: Construction and Disputes Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Legal Counsel: Construction and Disputes
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Legal Counsel: Construction and Disputes
Recruiter:
Set Consulting
Job Ref:
3732676582
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
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
- Balance of Plant (BOP) Contracts
- Co-operation Agreements
- O&M Contracts (collectively, the Construction and Operation Contracts) prior to Financial Close.
- Ensure alignment of Construction and Operation Contracts with all other applicable project and financing documents prior to Financial Close.
Construction & Operations Legal Support
- Provide ongoing legal and strategic support to PCM and O&M teams in:
- Enforcing employer’s rights
- Managing obligations under the Construction and Operation Contracts.
- Support and develop effective contract management strategies for projects in construction and operation.
- Assist Legal Counsel: Construction & Operations in managing and overseeing contract managers supporting the PCM and O&M teams.
Disputes & Litigation
- Lead the management of external attorneys in relation to Construction and Operation Contracts, both pre- and post-Financial Close.
- Take primary responsibility for all legal disputes and litigation arising from Construction and Operation Contracts.
Stakeholder & Internal Alignment
- Maintain regular legal and strategic alignment with Legal Counsel supporting the Asset Management team, ensuring consistency and cohesion between construction, operational, financial, and project documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Admitted Attorney
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a similar role within construction, operations, or asset management.
- Advantageous experience:
- Renewable Energy / Independent Power Producer (IPP) sector
- Dispute management and litigation
- FIDIC contracts