Senior Legal Counsel, Australia

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.

Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Legal Counsel, located in Sydney, with significant experience in the renewable energy industry in Australia, mainly in transmission line projects but also in generation and storage projects, where he/she will act always in the sponsor/equity role, providing legal support in all aspects such as structuring and partnering, financing, bidding process, all related contracts and  claims management.  

The candidate will join Ferrovial Energy’s Legal Department in Australia, reporting to the Head of Legal – International.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Comprehensive legal support throughout the lifecycle of projects from inception through operation, including drafting and negotiating a variety of renewable energy project related contracts, such as:  

•  Consortium agreements, MOU with SPV members, Joint Venture or Shareholders Agreement between such members; indemnities, PCGs and any bid documents from an equity perspective.  

• Analysis and advice on  RFP  and Project documentation (including the Project Deed, the Design and Construction Deed or EPC, interface agreements and other legal/commercial documents)  

• Development contracts, Interconnection Agreements, subcontractor and supplier agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, power purchase agreements (PPA), leases, and more. 

• Management of claims and disputes. 

- Provide legal support to the business team for the day-to-day management of our pipeline and portfolio. 

- Legal advice on legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to the projects including ringfencing aspects, as well as ensuring compliance with internal policies. 

- The production of legal analysis report focusing on the description of the project and key risks, or assessment of any legal report prepared by external legal advisor, which is to be part of internal approval process in Ferrovial.  General corporate housekeeping, such as preparing simple resolutions, filings, etc.  

- Manage relationship with external advisers.    

- Regularly reporting to Head of Legal based in Madrid.   

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Required Experience: 

• LLB /Juris Doctorate.  

• NSW Practicing certificate in good standing . 

• 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, infrastructure developer, financial advisor or asset manager with experience in large, complex infrastructure projects. 

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The ideal candidate will also have experience in:  

• Energy Law 

• Bidding on the equity/ sponsor side on transmission lines/generation and storage. 

• Offtake arrangements,  PPAs, retail supply contracts and interconnection agreements. 

• Experience in engaging with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), Transgrid and Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo). 

• Debt Project financing. 

• Experience in construction contracts learins and real estate or right of way matters. 

Professional Qualities: 

• 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 Power Point. IA ability will be a plus. 

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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