In-House Counsel- Ferrovial Energy US

Ferrovial • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity. Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, solving complex problems and positively impacting people's lives. We are a community of innovators and trailblazers, listed on three major stock markets (Nasdaq, Euronext Amsterdam, IBEX 35) and a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. Operating in over 15 countries with more than 24,000 professionals, our business units include Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. The Energy business unit focuses on promoting a transition to a more sustainable and clean economy by providing innovative solutions for the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy generation, storage, and transmission infrastructures, as well as energy efficiency solutions. We offer a collaborative environment, an inclusive culture, career growth opportunities, compelling benefits, and employee wellbeing initiatives, along with productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot. This specific role is for an In-House Counsel within Ferrovial Energy’s Legal Department, reporting to the Head of Legal U.S., based in Austin, Texas. The role provides comprehensive legal support for the investment, financing, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy projects in the U.S.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• Member in good standing of a US State Bar.
• Minimum 5+ years of transactional experience related to the renewable or conventional energy industry projects, gained at a top-tier law firm and/or legal department of a renewable energy infrastructure investor or sponsor company or independent power producer.
• Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently.
• Ability to interact with colleagues in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication, decision-making, project management and negotiating skills.
• Familiarity with AI-powered legal tools and technologies.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate and insurance matters in connection with the development of greenfield projects.
• Experience in permitting, interconnection, trade law, energy law and energy-related tax incentives.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support throughout the lifecycle of projects, from greenfield development and procurement through construction, financial close, and operations.
• Advise on and participate in M&A transactions, including due diligence processes, and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements for ready-to-build or early-stage projects.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of renewable energy project contracts, such as Power Purchase, EPC, O&M, Asset Management, Supply and Interconnection Agreements, as well as site control and real estate agreements.
• Draft and negotiate project financing documents, including credit agreements for construction-to-term loans, tax equity and tax credit transfer bridge loans, letter of credit facilities, and security documents (e.g., security agreements, pledge agreements, account control agreements, direct agreements, etc.).
• Collaborate with lenders and their advisors on bankability analyses and project due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for tax credit monetization structures, including Equity Capital Contribution Agreements, LLC Agreements, and Purchase and Sale Agreements for traditional tax equity partnership flip structures, as well as Tax Credit Transfer Agreements.
• Maintain familiarity with IRS guidance and tax regulations regarding renewable energy tax credits.
• Provide legal support for day-to-day asset portfolio management, including amendments, waivers, consents, and project-level corporate matters.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and filing requirements for project companies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory matters and Ferrovial’s internal policies and procedures.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors.

Benefits

• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree