Legal Counsel - Ferrovial Energy

Legal Counsel - Ferrovial Energy, Madrid

Client: Ferrovial

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.03.2025

Expiry Date: 20.04.2025

Job Description:

Description: For our new Energy business unit, we are looking for a Legal Counsel experienced in the construction of renewable energy projects, who will join the Legal Department reporting to the Head of Legal, Energy Spain. The position will be based in Madrid.

Responsibilities:

1. Drafting and review of renewable energy project contracts (EPC, O&M, Asset Management, PPAs, lease agreements, supply & service agreements).
2. Negotiation, mediation, and settlement of disputes between contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
3. Litigation and claims related to energy project contracts.
4. Collaboration with the legal team to provide advice in relation to M&A transactions.
5. Legal advice to ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
6. Management of relationship with external advisers.

Education and Experience:

1. Law degree. Admission to practice in Spain is required.
2. 8+ years of experience in the legal department of an energy multinational company. Experience in a top tier law firm will be valued.
3. Multijurisdictional experience, including US law, will be valued.
4. Fluent in business English. Other languages will be also valued.

Professional Qualities:

1. Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently.
2. Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.
3. Excellent interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management, and negotiating skills.
4. Computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why Ferrovial?

We would like you to get to know us better, and what it means to join our team. Joining Ferrovial means taking the leap to:

1. Being part of a leading company in its sector, with a presence in 6 main markets.
2. Work with the best professionals.
3. A solid and innovative project.
4. Professional development.
5. The best work environment.
6. The best benefits.

What can we offer you?

1. Employment stability with a permanent contract since the beginning.
2. Individual development plan with technical and soft skills training.
3. International and cross Business Units Mobility.
4. Restaurant card: 11€ for each full-time day.
5. Work-life balance: flexible hours, shorter working days on Fridays, Christmas time, eastern and summer, company specially days-off, and purchase of vacations.
6. Flexible Remuneration Plan: Medical insurance, Nursery Tickets, Vehicle rental, life and accident Insurance, stock bonus, collective savings insurance, transport card.
7. Gympass Enrollment.
8. Free access to the Stimulus Program (Psychological support for employees and family members).
9. Assignment of a buddy who will accompany you throughout the trip, to support your professional and personal development during your first three months.
10. Employee’s Club: discounts to employees on item purchases, shows ticket reservations, trips, etc.
11. Free cafeteria services in the office.
12. Healthy snacks.

If you are passionate about challenges, and you think you fit in the described profile, do not hesitate to sign up for the offer. Take the jump! We are waiting for you!