Legal Counsel - EPC and O&M

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking a Legal Counsel to support EPC and O&M contractual matters related to renewable energy projects. The role requires a law degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in drafting legal documents, along with a strong understanding of compliance within the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and diverse environment, contributing to innovative solutions.

Benefits

Diverse and international working environment

Opportunity for career growth

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in law firm or in-house counsel.
• Experience with EPC and O&M contracts in renewable energy sector.
• Strong commercial drafting and document reviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate legal agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Lead compliance initiatives within supply chain.
• Serve as legal representative for all arbitrations.

Skills

Common law knowledge

Commercial drafting

Legal negotiation

English fluency

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Legal Counsel - EPC and O&M in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Legal Counsel you will provide legal support on all EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and O&M ( Operation and Maintenance (as required) related legal and contractual matters within the Renewable Energy Sector.

Main responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate EPC/subcontracts and O&M agreements (as required) related to renewable energy projects – solar, hydro, wind, P2X
• Draft and negotiate equipment supply contracts related to renewable energy projects – solar, hydro, wind, P2X
• Draft and negotiate direct agreements and performance security related to EPC/subcontracts, equipment supply contracts and O&M agreements
• Review financing loan documentation re: EPC & O&M terms
• Lead Compliance with regards to forced labour concerns within Scatec’s supply chain and develop compliance language in EPC/subcontracts, equipment supply contracts and O&M agreements
• Review supplier IDDs and ensure concerns raised in TEAR reports are covered in equipment supply contracts
• Ensure that compliance risks areproperly managed in EPC/subcontracts, equipment supply contracts and O&M agreements
• Serve as legal rep re: all arbitrations involving EPC/subcontracts, equipment supply contracts and O&M agreements
• Liaise with “Regional Legal BD” re: EPC and O&M CPs required for financing
• Advise and support “VP Legal – O&M” and “Contracts and Claims Manager” in the drafting of all contractual notices for variations, claims and/or disputes
• Advise and support Supply Chain in the drafting and managing of claims against equipment suppliers (e.g. delay and/or performance LDs, defect and/or serial defect claims and Force Majeure claims)
• Liaise and manage relationships withexternal legal counsels and legal counterparts at partners, suppliers, subcontractors, project’s lenders (as applicable)
• Own all legal templates relating to EPC/subcontracts, equipment supply contracts and O&M agreements

Qualifications and competencies

• Law degree with a focus on common law
• Minimum 3-5 years’relevant work experience – either law firm or in-house counsel
• Commercial drafting experience and reviewing of documents experience
• Must have experience with EPC and O&M Contracts within the renewable energy sector
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages considered an advantage.

Additional Information

• Internal: Global legal team, Solutions, O&M, Finance & Asset Management, Tax and Structured Finance
• External: Suppliers, subcontractors, external legal counsel

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.