Construction Associate

Job Description

Position Overview
Join the firm as a Construction Associate within the Real Estate Group, focusing on construction transactional law with a specialization in drafting and negotiating contracts for commercial, energy, and large infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements across various industry sectors.
• Draft and negotiate EPC contracts on large infrastructure and energy projects.
• Provide strategic advice to clients regarding claims management, change orders, extra work claims, delay, and construction defect claims.
• Work with construction teams on litigation and arbitration matters, providing support in all aspects of disputes, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, preparation, and taking of depositions, mediations, and arbitration hearings/trials.

Required Qualifications

• 3-4 years of construction transactional law experience.
• JD from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state in which you are applying.
• Experience in a large or mid-sized law firm.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating EPC contracts in the energy sector.
• Experience handling construction litigation matters.

What We Offer

• Salary range: $260,000 - $310,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
• Hybrid work environment with some in-office expectations.

About the Role
The firm values boldness, exceptionalism, collaboration, and support. The role offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful work and grow your career within a supportive environment. The position requires effective communication, timely and quality work product, and the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.Requirements

• JD
• Admitted to practice in the state in which you are applying
• Minimum 3 years of relevant law experience
• Experience in AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to influence others
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $260,000.00 - $310,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person