Associate General Counsel - Southwest Region
About The Position
Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support its Southwest Region. The position is based in Irving, Texas, and 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 practical guidance aligned with business objectives across commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and other matters affecting regional operations. The Associate General Counsel drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements; identifies and mitigates legal and compliance risks; manages litigation, disputes, and claims; and supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including environmental and safety regulations. The role also delivers compliance training, supports corporate policy implementation, provides legal support for strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, and contributes legal input to regional business planning and operational improvement.
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.
- Experience in the building materials, heavy industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
Responsibilities
- Advise Southwest Region leadership and serve as a strategic business partner, providing proactive, 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 that support business priorities and maintain zero tolerance for compliance breaches.
- Manage litigation, disputes, and claims in partnership 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 contribution 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
