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Webber - Legal Counsel - Energy

Ferrovial, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Webber - Legal Counsel - Energy

Location:

The Woodlands, TX / Austin, TXTime Type:

Full timePosted On:

Posted 3 Days AgoJob Requisition ID:

JR08387About Us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management. We are dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to our clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. We support a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models, and public-private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology, and vast resources.Job Description:

Job Summary:We are looking for Legal Counsel with significant experience in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy projects in the U.S., with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”), subcontractor, and supply agreements, to join Ferrovial Webber Energy’s Legal Department reporting to the General Counsel of Webber. The position can be located in Austin or the Woodlands, Texas.Regular Job Duties:Comprehensive legal support throughout the lifecycle of projects from inception through final acceptance, including drafting and negotiating a variety of renewable energy project-related contracts, such as EPC agreements, subcontractor and supplier agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, leases, etc.Management of legal disputes between project owners, subcontractors, suppliers, third parties, etc.General corporate housekeeping, such as preparing simple resolutions, filings, etc.Legal advice to ensure compliance with regulatory matters and internal policies.Management of relationships with external advisers.Other unlisted duties may be required.Qualifications:Juris Doctorate.Member in good standing of Texas State Bar.5+ years of experience in the renewable and/or conventional energy industry in a top-tier law firm and/or in the legal department of a leading renewable energy company.Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently.Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.Excellent interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management, and negotiating skills.Computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.Fluent in Spanish is a plus.Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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