Associate General Counsel - Southwest Region

heidelbergmaterials; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA/HRA and FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials seeks an Associate General Counsel in Irving, TX to advise Southwest Region leadership on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and risk mitigation. You will draft and negotiate agreements, support regional operations, and back strategic initiatives with practical legal guidance.

Reporting to the North America GC/CCO, the role offers a pay range of $172,170–$229,563.32 plus incentives, comprehensive benefits, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience in corporate/in-house/regional counsel roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted legal advisor to Southwest Region leadership.
• Advise on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance and litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supply, distribution, real estate, and service contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business priorities.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and claims with internal and outside counsel.
• Support compliance with federal, state and local requirements and safety regulations.
• Deliver compliance training and support policy implementation in regional teams.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in regional planning and partner with leadership on operational excellence.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Legal advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $172,170.00 - $229,563.32

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to support our Southwest Region. This position is based in Irving, TX and reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for North America.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to Southwest Region leadership, providing proactive, practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and other legal matters impacting regional operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including supply, distribution, real estate, and service contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks early, providing actionable solutions that support business priorities while maintaining zero tolerance for compliance breaches.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and claims, partnering 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 the implementation of corporate policies across regional teams.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic business initiatives to the Southwest Region.
• Participate in regional business planning and partner with leadership to provide legal input that drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What Are We Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate, in-house, or regional counsel roles, with experience in the building materials, heavy industrial, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• 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.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with regular interaction with regional leadership, corporate teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Regular engagement with cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete operations.
• Travel to regional operations, company locations, meetings, and other business-related activities may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled