(Senior) Legal Counsel Governance & Capital Markets – Ferrovial

Our Client

Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions. Ferrovial is headquartered in Amsterdam and Madrid, is a member of Spain’s blue-chip IBEX 35 index and is also listed in both Euronext and Nasdaq.

The company is, among other things, engaged in the business of the construction and operation of toll roads and airports, as well as construction of complex infrastructural projects such as metros, tunnels and bridges, but also the provision of public services such as energy transmission and water purification. It holds interests in (toll) roads in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Southern and Eastern Europe and Australia, airports including Heathrow, local listed construction and infrastructure companies such as Budimex (Poland) and IRB Infrastructure Developers (India). In addition, Ferrovial invests in leading innovation and sustainable initiatives in the field of mobility and infrastructure.

For some insight information regarding the projects carried out by Ferrovial, have a look at their company website.

The General Counsel’s Office is expanding in the Netherlands, therefore Ferrovial is looking to recruit a (senior) Legal Counsel with a focus on Corporate Governance and Capital Markets

The Position

As part of the GCO, you will:

• ensure legal and regulatory compliance for the Board and its Committees;
• handle document drafting, legal coordination, shareholder engagement during the General Shareholder’s Meeting;
• be responsible for drafting and reviewing policies and procedures for Ferrovial Group from a governance perspective;
• manage parent company corporate affairs, including dividends and buyback programs;
• monitor insider trading rules, liaise with securities authorities and oversee communication;
• provide advise to various corporate areas and negotiate contracts;
• responsible for handling corporate transactions and external legal counsel coordination.

In this position you will work in close cooperation with in-house lawyers from business divisions – located in several countries over the world -, your colleagues in the Netherlands and Spain, and external advisors.

The Profile

You are a Dutch qualified lawyer (bachelor and master) with at least 8 years relevant working experience in the corporate legal department of a listed multinational company or in a top tier law firm with experience in advising listed multinationals.

Ideally, you have experience in/with dual EU-US listed companies. However, you bring solid and relevant experience with corporate governance and capital markets.

You are able to effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently, problem-solving and promoting innovative processes within a fast-paced environment. You are able to draft documents clearly and accurately.

At least as important as your legal skills is your ability to bridge cultural differences. You are challenged by working on a daily basis with colleagues abroad. You are fluent in English and Dutch. Affinity with Spanish culture and language is a plus.

Last but not least, you have a high level of energy, you are willing to learn on a continuous basis and you are used to working under pressure.

The Offer

This is a great opportunity to be work at a triply listed company whose group’s top parent company recently moved to the Netherlands. You will be involved in a wide range of Dutch corporate governance/capital markets activities at a globally operating multinational. Fulltime position, based in Amsterdam.