REQUIREMENTSMatric,LLB / BA (Law) / BCom (Law) preferred, with articles completedAt least 4 years post-qualification experience in the:Drafting and negotiation of EPC and O&M contractsAdministration of EPC contractsAdministration of O&M contractsAdministration of contracts included in REIPPPP projectsExcellent written communication skillsFamiliarity with conciliation, mediation and arbitration processes will be considered advantageousPresentation skills will be advantageousProficient in English (Read, write & speak)DUTIESBefore Financial CloseSupporting the LCCO from preferred bidder phase through contract review and finalisation with contractors and other counterparties In the drafting and negotiation of the EPC, O&M contracts and co-operation agreements, as may be required, to facilitate the achievement of financial close of the respective entities. From Financial Close onwardsSupporting the respective project managers during construction and/or facility managers during O&M, with the oversight of the LCCO:In enforcing the owners rights under the respective agreements, project documents (not limited to the Power Purchase Agreement, Implementation Agreement, Self-Build Agreement, Distribution Customer Use of System Agreement etc) and financing documents.In establishing standard forms of contractual notices and communications to facilitate itemIn reviewing and challenging representations made by the project and facility managers in the execution of their duties.In assisting and guiding the asset-management team with the set-up and creation of the project obligations tracker.In providing guidance to the asset-management team in the establishment and maintenance of contractual record-keeping.In challenging and defending claims, change proposals and variations under the respective contracts.In drafting claims and other contractual communications that may be required in terms of the project documents.Immediate escalation of contractual matters to the LCCO and any other identified persons where the matter meets with the commensurate level of risk for escalation.Routinely updating the LCCO and any other identified persons on emerging and ongoing contractual risks on relevant projects.Advising the LCCO and any other identified persons on proposed risk mitigation options and strategies.Areas of involvement will include and not be limited to aiding and advice in respect of: Owners and contractors claims, Owners adjudications and determinationsPass-through claim communications and equivalent project reliefCorrespondence with counterpartiesCorrespondence with lenders and shareholdersReview of contractors documentationRejection noticesProgram reviewsSuspension noticesMilestone reviews and payment applicationsUnit and facility completion noticesTaking-over and final acceptanceThe notification of defectsContract termination Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.
