In-House Counsel — Renewable Energy Projects (U.S.)

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Energy’s Legal Department in Austin, TX seeks an In-House Counsel to support the development, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale renewable projects in the U.S.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active US Bar admission, and 5+ years in energy, with experience in real estate, permitting, interconnection, and energy-related tax incentives. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and active US State Bar admission.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in renewable or conventional energy, at a top law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in real estate, permitting, interconnection, energy law and tax incentives is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support through development, procurement, construction, financing and operations.
• Advise on M&A transactions, due diligence, and negotiation of purchase/sale agreements for projects.
• Draft and negotiate energy project contracts (PPA, EPC, O&M, Asset Management, interconnection).
• Draft and negotiate project financing documents and collaborate with lenders on bankability analyses.
• Handle tax credit monetization structures and related agreements (Tax Equity, LLC Agreements).
• Provide day-to-day asset portfolio management and regulatory compliance support.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Legal drafting

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

US State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ferrovial Energy’s Legal Department in Austin, TX seeks an In-House Counsel to support the development, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale renewable projects in the U.S.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active US Bar admission, and 5+ years in energy, with experience in real estate, permitting, interconnection, and energy-related tax incentives. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential.