Built Environment Legal Specialist

Energy Vault; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure development is seeking a Built Environment Legal Specialist. This role is essential for providing legal expertise and ensuring compliance within infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have an LLB, a strong background in construction law, and considerable experience in contract management, navigating complex legal matters effectively.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• 7+ years' experience in construction law and contract management.
• Strong expertise in construction-related contracts (JBCC, NEC, GCC, CIDB, FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on infrastructure delivery transactions.
• Develop and review contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage legal risk in infrastructure portfolios.

Skills

Construction law

Contract management

Procurement law

Dispute resolution

Legal risk management

Communication of legal concepts

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for the built environment and infrastructure projects?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Built Environment Legal Specialist to provide expert legal advice and ensure regulatory compliance within infrastructure delivery transactions. This role is pivotal in managing legal risk, developing and reviewing contracts, and safeguarding significant infrastructure portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
• At least 7 years’ experience advising on construction law, procurement law, and contract management within the built environment
• Strong expertise in construction-related contracts including JBCC, NEC, GCC, CIDB, and FIDIC
• Deep knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Proven ability to navigate complex legal concepts and communicate them in practical business terms
• Experience in mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes
• Familiarity with infrastructure market dynamics and government systems at national and provincial levels

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