Legal Manager - SR400

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 65,000 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. 

 

SR400 Peach Partners Consortium is looking for a Legal Manager to provide legal advice to the company on a wide variety of matters, including corporate, project and financial. Legal Manager reviews, drafts, and negotiates organizational, project and loan documents, analyzes applicable local, state and federal laws, and consults as necessary with outside counsel in advising the CEO and other management of the company.

Coordinate, programme and implement the projects he/she leads within his/her functional area/department, based on the standards and procedures set forth, with the aim of optimising the profitability of assigned projects while ensuring lead times and established quality standards.

Responsible for managing each service associated with the asset’s operation.
Coordinate the Quality and Environment, Safety and ORP areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate matters, including service as Corporate Secretary of the Board of Managers

• Maintain corporate records and any related legal documents to provide legal protection to the organization

• Review, prepare and/or negotiate various service contracts, leases, commercial agreements, and purchase orders

• Review, prepare and negotiate amendments and change orders to the governing contractual agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation, the design-build contractor, the IQF, the System Integrator contractor and Back Office provider

• Manage and oversee legal issues associated with the acquisition of right-of-way through eminent domain, up to and including condemnation litigation

• Advise management concerning compliance, including matters of contractual obligations, financial covenants, ethics policies, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations 

• Implement, maintain and monitor policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with all laws (including Anti-Corruption Laws), regulations, and sponsor's business practices.

• Develop and/or maintain the Risk Register.

• Manage customer claims and all litigation handled by outside counsel

• Review and analyze relevant legislation and its potential impacts on the company current and future assets and business prospects in Georgia.

• Manage and oversee legal issues associated with the collection processes.

• Manage and oversee property damage claims.

• Work with the management team to develop a strategy and process to deliver a quality Project on time and to manage the short- and long-term risks.

• Provide input into monthly reports for presentation to the Board, covering key commercial issues and provide timely and accurate commercial information and reports to the management team and shareholders in agreed format(s).

• Perform related job duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Law degree (J.D.) is required

• Georgia Bar License is preferred

• Law firm and corporate in-house experience required

• 10+ years or more of transactional legal experience, ideally with experience in the transportation infrastructure industry

Professional Qualities:

• Must effectively manage tasks and deadlines in an independent manner

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

• Superior interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management and negotiation skills

• Ability to confidently interact with colleagues and executive level employees in a self-managed team structure

• Must be able to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as PC based programs

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 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.