Legal Counsel

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 45,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.
We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team. If you are a legal professional with a passion for construction law and a desire to contribute to the success of a major bridge replacement project, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of a challenging and rewarding construction endeavor.
As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in managing legal aspects of the project. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of general practice considerations, which may include but are not limited to prime contract administration, compliance, utilities/right-of-way (ROW), and procurement.
ACCIONA and all its affiliate companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, gender, genetics, creed, veterans' status or sexual orientation.
Job Description
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
General Practice Considerations:

• Advise and take the lead in managing formal legal proceedings below specified thresholds, without reputational risk or involvement in serious legal matters.
• Provide support to Regional Counsel/JV Partners' Corporate Legal Representatives Team for other legal matters.
• Advise the Senior Project Management team on miscellaneous legal issues.
• Assist in responding to significant third-party complaints, lawsuits, or community relations issues.
• Advise on serious project safety incidents, especially those involving government investigations.
• Develop meeting protocols and reporting procedures for significant matters.
• Support the Communications Team with project media requests.

Prime Contract Administration:

• Provide legal support during prime contract reviews and post-execution negotiations.
• Develop and review cost/schedule relief matrix.
• Offer ongoing training and support on key provisions of the prime contract.
• Assist the project team in developing remedy-granting flow diagrams.
• Draft remedy-granting notice letter templates and review significant project-related correspondence.
• Collaborate with Contract Management Solutions team to address cost or schedule issues.
• Attend regular Contract Management Solutions meetings.
• Support the Project Management/Commercial Team in tracking, advancing, and responding to claims.
• Liaise with JV Partners' Corporate Legal Representatives Team.

Compliance:

• Review project compliance mitigation action plans.
• Advise the Senior Project Management team on compliance-related issues.
• Provide training on significant compliance-related topics.
• Participate in environmental and corporate audits as per corporate policies.
• Support legal elements of crisis management during critical events.
• Liaise with JV Partners' Corporate Legal Representatives Team.

Utilities/ROW:

• Review and revise applicable owner-provided and/or other utility and right-of-way agreements.
• Advise the Senior Project Management team during utility relocation and right-of-way acquisition processes.
• Assist in resolving utility owner and property owner disputes.
• Coordinate with corporate departments for risk management and insurance-related claims.

Procurement:

• Draft and support negotiations of project-specific standard forms.
• Develop project-specific protocols for reviewing revisions to standard form agreements.
• Provide training to the Project Procurement Team on standard form agreements.
• Advise the senior project management team during procurement negotiations.
• Coordinate with JV Partners/JV Counsel on project-specific subcontracting efforts.
• Support Senior Project Management in the administration of Design Subcontracts or Professional Services Agreements (if applicable) and key vendor agreements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar membership.
• Demonstrated legal experience in large scale heavy civil / transportation infrastructure construction or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and construction law.
• Experience working in a joint venture environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022 & 2023 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022 & 2023 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.