Legal Counsel – EPC and O&M Job at 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