Scatec ASA
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 are properly 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 with external 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
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