Junior Legal Counsel – Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy at Aurex Constructors

OVERVIEW

Aurex Constructors (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic player in the Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy sector, committed to sustainable practices and innovation. As part of our growth, we are seeking a skilled Junior Legal Counsel to join our Legal, Compliance & Governance team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

•  Minimum 3 to 5 years post articles experience in litigation, labour law, commercial law, and contract law.
•  Must be an Admitted Attorney to the High Court of South Africa.
•  Must have a LL. B Degree.
•  Experience in the Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy sector.
•  Familiarity with NEC 3 and FIDIC suite agreements.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
•  Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•  Strong team player, proven interpersonal and relationship skills, self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively within a team.
•  Detail-oriented and highly organised.

MAIN OBJECTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Litigation and Legal Support

•  Support in litigation matters and engagement with external legal counsel.
•  Provide legal advice on labour law, commercial law, and contract law matters. Sector-Specific Expertise
•  Advantageous if candidate possesses experience in the construction or engineering sector within the energy industry.

Contract Drafting and Review

•  Draft and review contracts with a focus on the NEC 3 and FIDIC suite agreements.

Debt Collection and Insurance Law

•  Handle debt collection procedures, including the issuance of letters of demand.
•  Knowledge and experience of insurance law including but not limited to public liability and professional indemnity insurance matters.

Commercial Document Review

•  Review and analyse general commercial documents such as credit applications and leaseagreements.

Company Secretarial Duties

•  Advantageous if candidate has experience in Company Secretarial functions.