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Cintra, a Ferrovial company · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Cintra, a Ferrovial company, is a global leader in infrastructure dedicated to developing sustainable solutions. The Legal Counsel provides legal advice, negotiates contracts, and manages legal risks while ensuring compliance with corporate governance.

Civil Engineering

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

Qualification

Law Degree (J.D.)Bar License in USTransactional law experienceProject finance experienceLitigation experienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal communicationDecision-making skillsProject managementNegotiating skills

Required

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

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

Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point

Preferred

Experience with project finance and firm-trained attorney preferred

Benefits

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.