Corporate Lawyer - Energy

Posted:
7/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain ⋅ Community of Madrid, Spain

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

About us:

Ferrovial Energy, is a business unit of Ferrovial, who is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). Ferrovial 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.

Job Description:

For our Energy business unit, we are looking for a Lawyer who will join the Legal Department, reporting to the Head of Corporate Legal Affairs. The position is located in Madrid.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support all corporate aspects and handle secretariat and corporate compliance of all legal entities of the business unit (direct corporate housekeeping of Spanish legal entities; and supervision for those abroad).
  • Be involved in compliance policy implementation and overlook good governance practices, including SCIFF and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
  • Actively participate in supporting projects of all kinds with a focus on corporate aspects, such as Joint Venture Agreements, Joint Bidding Agreements etc. either directly or interacting with local law firms.
  • Draft and review agreements and contracts of different nature, mainly services agreements and intercompany finance facilities, as well as supporting the business in their day-to-day legal corporate or contractual inquiries.
  • Perform legal analysis of investment, divestment or bid proposals so that they are presented in accordance with internal regulations, draft the corresponding legal report analyzing risks with the aim of providing information and recommendations for proper decision-making.
  • Be responsible for the incorporation of new companies, instrumenting capital increases/reductions and other corporate operations as well as any restructuring or reorganization that may arise.
  • Be responsible for the granting and proper follow up of PoA´s.
  •  Provide legal support to other departments of the business unit, solving their doubts and detecting and dealing with risks, with the aim of assuring that the interests of Ferrovial are optimally defended.
  • Support trademarks and other IP rights, in coordination with external specialized advisors.

  

Education and experience:

  • University degree in Law.
  • Bilingual/Native level of English.
  • Previous experience with anglo-saxon law system.
  • 4+ years of experience, in a first-tier law firm or as an inhouse lawyer to a multinational firm
  • Experience mainly in corporate and civil  law as well as corporate housekeeping functions,.

Professional Qualities:

  • Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently, in an order and meticulously manner.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
  • Superior interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management and negotiating skills.
  • Computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point

Why Ferrovial?

We would like you to get to know us better, and what it means to join our team. Joining Ferrovial means taking the leap to:

  • Being part of a leading company in its sector
  • A solid and innovative company project
  • Challenging roles and projects
  • Work with the best professionals in a collaborative environment
  • Attractive benefits
  • Feedback processes implemented to ensure professional growth
  • Diversity and inclusions initiatives
  • Global and cross Business Units Mobility

What can we offer you?

  • Employment stability with a permanent contract since the beginning
  • Individual development plan with technical and soft skills training
  • Restaurant card: 11€ for each full-time day
  • Work-life balance: flexible hours, shorter working days on Fridays, Christmas time, eastern and summer, company specially days-off, and purchase of vacations
  • Flexible Remuneration Plan: Medical insurance, Nursery Tickets, Vehicle rental, life and accident Insurance, stock bonus, collective savings insurance, transport card
  • Gympass Enrollment
  • Free access to the Stimulus Program (Psychological support for employees and family members)
  • Assignment of a buddy who will accompany you throughout the trip, to support your professional and personal development during your first three months
  • Employee’s Club: discounts to employees on item purchases, shows ticket reservations, trips, etc
  • Vending Machines card: refreshments in the cafeteria
  • Healthy snacks

If you are passionate about challenges, and you think you fit in the described profile, do not hesitate to sign up for the offer. Take the jump! We are waiting for you!