Senior Construction Law Counsel for Major Infrastructure

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Generous leave entitlement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specialized in construction law to join its legal department in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will advise on all legal aspects of major infrastructure projects, draft and negotiate contracts, and manage disputes across Gauteng and beyond.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and external counsel to navigate construction law, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 8 years in construction law.
• Experience advising on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of South African construction contracts and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC).
• Advise on procurement strategies, tendering processes, and contractor appointments.
• Manage and resolve construction disputes including arbitration, adjudication, and litigation.
• Ensure compliance with construction legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Provide legal guidance on project finance, insurance, and risk allocation.
• Conduct legal due diligence on projects and partners.
• Advise on site acquisition, land use, and environmental compliance.
• Develop and implement legal risk management strategies for projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, external counsel, and authorities.
• Stay updated on construction law developments.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Client advisory

Project collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specialized in construction law to join its legal department in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will advise on all legal aspects of major infrastructure projects, draft and negotiate contracts, and manage disputes across Gauteng and beyond.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and external counsel to navigate construction law, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with legislation.