Associate General Counsel - Southwest Region
Company websiteheidelbergmaterials.com (Heidelberg Materials, opens in new tab)
Base salary $172,170 to $229,563
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Irving, TX
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- LocationIrving, TX
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (29 min ago) · observed since
About this job
About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to support our Southwest Region. This position is based in Irving, TX and reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for North America.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to Southwest Region leadership, providing proactive, practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives.
- Advise on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and other legal matters impacting regional operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including supply, distribution, real estate, and service contracts.
- Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks early, providing actionable solutions that support business priorities while maintaining zero tolerance for compliance breaches.
- Manage litigation, disputes, and claims, partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to achieve timely and cost-effective resolutions.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including applicable environmental and safety regulations.
- Deliver compliance training and support the implementation of corporate policies across regional teams.
- Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic business initiatives to the Southwest Region.
- Participate in regional business planning and partner with leadership to provide legal input that drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.
What Are We Looking For
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the bar in good standing.
- Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate, in-house, or regional counsel roles, with experience in the building materials, heavy industrial, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
- Strong knowledge of commercial transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance.
- Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business and operational objectives.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and legal matters effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
- Professional office environment with regular interaction with regional leadership, corporate teams, and operational stakeholders.
- Regular engagement with cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete operations.
- Travel to regional operations, company locations, meetings, and other business-related activities may be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
Source: Heidelberg Materials on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($172,170) is above 63% of the 90 Legal roles in Texas listed on this site. Their median floor is $140,000; the middle half runs from $120,400 to $188,875.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingAssociate General Counsel - Southwest Region$172,170 to $229,563
Senior Cement Plant Manager$176,100 to $234,793
Assistant Cement Plant Manager$153,010 to $204,003
Sr. Area Operations Manager - Aggregates$153,010 to $204,000
Slag Plant Manager$139,100 to $185,460
Business Manager - Enterprise AI$136,030 to $181,363
Senior Area Operations Manager$125,190 to $166,917
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Associate General Counsel - Southwest Region (this listing) | $172,170 - $229,563 |
| Senior Cement Plant Manager | $176,100 - $234,793 |
| Assistant Cement Plant Manager | $153,010 - $204,003 |
| Sr. Area Operations Manager - Aggregates | $153,010 - $204,000 |
| Slag Plant Manager | $139,100 - $185,460 |
| Business Manager - Enterprise AI | $136,030 - $181,363 |
| Senior Area Operations Manager | $125,190 - $166,917 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-15
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Irving, TX
Pay Range: $172,170.00 – $229,563.32
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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