💼 Full-Time Position

Legal counsel: construction and disputes

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SET Consulting
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa
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Location
cape town, South-Africa
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

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 ...