In-House Counsel - Renewable Energy

About Ferrovial

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, listed on the Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands), and IBEX 35 (Spain). We are a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good, operating in over 15 countries with a workforce of more than 24,000 professionals. Our business units include Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy, with the Energy unit focused on promoting the transition to a sustainable and clean economy through renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, and energy efficiency solutions.

About the Role

Ferrovial Energy’s Legal Department is seeking an In-House Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for the development, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy projects in the U.S. This role reports to the Head of Legal U.S. and will be based in Austin, Texas.

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 renewable energy project contracts, such as Power Purchase Agreements, 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).
• 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.
• Handle corporate and filing matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory matters and Ferrovial’s internal policies.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate.
• Member in good standing of a US State Bar.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the renewable or conventional energy industry, gained at a top-tier law firm and/or legal department of a renewable energy company or independent power producer.
• Experience in real estate and insurance matters related to greenfield project development and/or permitting, interconnection, trade law, energy law, and energy-related tax incentives is ideal.

Skills

• Ability to manage tasks and deadlines independently.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, decision-making, project management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Shape the future of infrastructure with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in an environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a respectful workplace that values diversity and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility with development processes designed for professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and initiatives supporting physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and efficiency.