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🥝 Legal counsel: construction and disputes

SET Consulting | cape town, South-Africa | Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

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 ...

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