Associate General Counsel

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters creativity.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Your Role:

Based in Austin, Texas, the Associate General Counsel in the construction division of the Ferrovial group plays a crucial role in overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations. This position involves preparing and negotiating various legal documents, developing policies and training programs, evaluating risks, managing claims, supervising external counsel, representing the company in legal proceedings, and handling legal platforms and data management. The role requires strong analytical, judgment, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.

What You Will Do: 

• Document preparation: Prepare, review, evaluate, and negotiate (as applicable) various types of documents, including agreements (confidentiality, services and other agreements), corporate documents (operational agreements, minutes and resolutions), immigration documents (supporting documents), proposal documents (including documents needed for qualification statements and proposals), legal reports (weekly and monthly), and legal memoranda on issues as necessary.
• Policies and training: Develop and recommend policies and training on numerous legal issues and provide support relating to policies in other departments.
• Risk evaluation: Identify risks and provide advice on proposed projects.
• Claims: Investigate and manage first and third-party claims.
• External counsel: Retain, manage and supervise outside counsel.
• Representation: Represent company in various meetings and legal proceedings.
• Platform and Data Management: Manage legal platforms (including registered agent and legal research platforms) and data in Teams and SharePoint sites.

Who You Are:

• 7-10+ years of experience, with experience in the infrastructure industry.
• JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active membership in the Texas bar.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to self-manage within a diverse team.

What You'll Love:

• A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
• Competitive base salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• 401k match up to 6%.
• Continuing legal education and licensure reimbursement.