- Western Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Construction Engineering Legal
- Benefits: Market related salary
- Reference: 2240678
- Employment Equity Position
Vacancy Details
Employer: Power Group (Pty) Ltd
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial & Construction Project Legal Manager to join our senior management team. This role is critical in ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and managing claims throughout the lifecycle of medium to large-scale construction projects. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy and civil infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal guidance throughout project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including EPC, O&M, DA, and ICA agreements.
- Identify, mitigate, and manage legal and contractual risks for construction and operational activities.
- Prepare, submit, and resolve claims and contractual disputes through mediation, adjudication, or arbitration, and facilitate litigation.
- Advise on securing permits, licenses, and approvals.
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from tender to close-out, maintaining a centralized repository of legal documents.
- Advise on and manage insurance policies, claims processes, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Act as the primary legal liaison for stakeholders, contractors, and clients, providing clear guidance on contractual matters.
- Maintain accurate legal records and prepare reports on risks and compliance for senior management.
- Promote ethical practices and address allegations of unethical or illegal conduct.
- Collaborate across departments to align legal strategies with project and organizational goals.
Required Skills
- Risk Assessments
- Mitigation Strategies
- Legal Experience In Construction Of Multi-Disciplinary EPC/Turnkey Projects
- Ability To Manage Multiple Complex Transactions
Candidate Requirements
- Education: LLB, BA (Law), or BCom (Law), with articles completed and admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in construction of multi-disciplinary and EPC/Turnkey projects.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating EPC contracts.
- Strong knowledge of internationally recognized Conditions of Contract (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple complex transactions under pressure.
- Familiarity with mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and conciliation processes is an advantage.
- Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of REIPPPP projects and legal frameworks is highly desirable.
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