Posted:
11/12/2025, 4:23:42 PM
Location(s):
Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
The Energy business unit is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy. We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.
Why Ferrovial?
The Position:
We are looking for In-House Counsel with significant experience in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy projects in the U.S.to join Ferrovial Energy’s Legal Department reporting to the Head of Legal U.S.
The position is ideally located in Austin, Texas, but other instate locations will be considered.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Comprehensive legal support throughout the lifecycle of projects from inception through procurement, construction, financial close, and operation, including drafting and negotiating a variety of renewable energy project related contracts, such as EPC agreements, subcontractor and supplier agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, power purchase agreements, leases, and more.
Provide legal support for the day-to-day management of our pipeline and portfolio.
Management of legal disputes between project owners, subcontractors, suppliers, third parties, etc.
General corporate housekeeping, such as preparing simple resolutions, filings, etc.
Legal advice to ensure compliance with regulatory matters and internal policies.
Management of relationships with external advisers.
Education and Required Experience:
Juris Doctorate.
Member in good standing of the Texas State Bar.
5+ years of experience in the renewable and/or conventional energy industry in a law firm and/or in the legal department of a leading renewable energy company, EPC contractor or independent power producer.
The ideal candidate will also have experience in:
Real estate and insurance matters in connection with the development or construction of greenfield projects;
Trade law matters relevant to the business unit.
Energy law.
Project financing.
Professional Qualities:
Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently.
Ability to interact with colleagues in a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision-making, project management and negotiating skills.
Computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial
Website: https://ferrovial.com/
Headquarter Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1952
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Construction ⋅ Facility Management ⋅ Infrastructure