Deputy General Counsel; Procurement

Position: Deputy General Counsel (Procurement)
Join Ferrovial:
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity 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. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets:
Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq
100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.  Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure.

Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

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:

Based in Austin, Texas, the Deputy General Counsel, Procurement provides senior legal leadership for the procurement and pursuit of complex transportation and infrastructure projects, particularly projects delivered for state departments of transportation, other public agencies, and private-sector owners. The role serves as a strategic business partner during the front end of project delivery, advising on procurement strategy, proposal development, joint venture and teaming structures, risk allocation, subcontracting approaches, and commercial negotiations from pursuit through contract award.

This position works closely with business development, estimating, procurement, operations, and executive leadership to structure and negotiate joint venture agreements, teaming arrangements, major subcontracts, supplier agreements, professional services agreements, and other procurement-related documents that support successful project pursuits. The Deputy General Counsel, Procurement must possess a deep understanding of public procurement requirements and delivery models and help ensure alignment among owner solicitation requirements, pursuit commitments, joint venture arrangements, and downstream procurement strategies.

What You Will Do:

Procurement strategy and leadership:
Serve as the senior legal adviser to business development, estimating, procurement, and project leadership during pursuits and procurements. Provide practical guidance on commercial strategy, risk allocation, procurement structures, and contracting approaches for major transportation and infrastructure opportunities, and communicate significant risks and recommendations to executive leadership.

State departments of transportation, other public agencies, and private-sector owners procurement:
Lead legal support for procurements involving state departments of transportation, other public agencies, and private-sector owners, including requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, alternative delivery procurements, best-value competitions, predevelopment agreements, and related procurement processes. Advise on owner requirements, procurement restrictions, certifications, approvals, records obligations, audit…