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Legal CounselCINTRA US SERVICES LLC • USA, Texas, Austin
Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

CINTRA US SERVICES LLC • USA, Texas, Austin
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join Ferrovial : Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

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.

Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world's leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion.

We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India.

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.
  • Inclusive Culture : Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
  • 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 :

The Legal Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the organization on the legal risk and exposure facing the organization. They negotiate contracts and review contractual obligations assumed or to be assumed by the organization, making recommendations to his / her manager on the findings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Analyze and manage the company's risk exposure by reviewing contract documents to identify risk and the best solution(s) to mitigate such risk.
  • Prepare reports and legal opinions for the executive management.
  • Collaborate in the drafting, negotiation and management of complex contracts (such as concession contracts, design and build contracts, tolling services agreements, project finance contracts, etc.).
  • Negotiate and prepare agreements with third parties to pursue joint interests.
  • Assist with the management of claims, disputes and litigation.
  • Review, maintain and update the company's corporate documents to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements regarding corporate governance
  • Monitor new legislation to identify potential areas of concern and the best solution to remedy such concern.
  • Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) :

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education & Experience :

  • Law Degree (J.D.) required
  • Bar License in US
  • 3-5+ years of substantive experience in transactional practice areas of law and litigation, ideally with experience in the transportation infrastructure industry
  • Experience with project finance and firm-trained attorney preferred.
  • Professional Qualities :

  • Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently
  • Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
  • Superior interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management and negotiating skills
  • Must be able to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment
  • Computer Skills :

  • Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
  • Some travel required, may include occasional air travel
  • The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit
  • 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.

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