Associate General Counsel - Southwest Region

Heidelberg Materials•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support its Southwest Region. Based in Irving, Texas, the position reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for North America. The role serves as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to Southwest Region leadership, providing proactive, practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives. The Associate General Counsel advises on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and other legal matters affecting regional operations. The role drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements; identifies and mitigates legal and compliance risks; manages disputes and claims; and supports compliance with applicable requirements, including environmental and safety regulations. It also provides legal support for strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and contributes legal input to regional business planning and operational improvement. The position works in a professional office environment and regularly interacts with regional leadership, corporate teams, and operational stakeholders. It also involves regular engagement with cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete operations. Travel to regional operations, company locations, meetings, and other business-related activities may be required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in good standing.
At least 7 years of legal experience.
Strong knowledge of commercial transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation.
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance.
Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business and operational objectives.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and legal matters effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate, in-house, or regional counsel roles is preferred.
Experience in the building materials, heavy industrial, or manufacturing sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to Southwest Region leadership, providing practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives.
Advise on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and other legal matters affecting regional operations.
Draft, review, and negotiate supply, distribution, real estate, service, and other agreements.
Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks early, providing actionable solutions while maintaining zero tolerance for compliance breaches.
Manage litigation, disputes, and claims, working with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to achieve timely and cost-effective resolutions.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Deliver compliance training and support implementation of corporate policies across regional teams.
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic business initiatives in the Southwest Region.
Participate in regional business planning and provide legal input to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and participation in an annual incentive plan.
401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Paid bonding leave.
15 days of paid vacation.
40 hours of paid sick leave.
10 paid holidays.

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