CONSTRUCTION TRANSACTIONAL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

REAL ESTATE PRACTICE

Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.
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A top-10 AmLaw firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge commercial, energy, and large infrastructure projects, drafting and negotiating complex agreements that shape the built environment. Candidates will gain immediate responsibility, work closely with experienced partners, and have exposure to both transactional and dispute-related matters.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3–4 years of substantive experience in construction transactional law
• Experience drafting and negotiating design, construction, consulting, and development agreements across industries
• Experience with EPC contracts in the energy sector strongly preferred
• Prior experience at a large/mid-sized AmLaw 100 law firm or the SEC
• Background handling construction litigation or arbitration matters is a plus
• Soft Skills: Excellent writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, consulting, and development agreements across sectors
• Draft and negotiate EPC contracts for energy and infrastructure projects
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on claims management, change orders, extra work, delays, and construction defect issues
• Support litigation and arbitration teams in construction disputes, including pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and hearings
• Deliver high-quality, timely work product with attention to detail

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop a career at the intersection of real estate, energy, and infrastructure law. You will gain hands-on experience with sophisticated projects that have a tangible impact on clients and communities, while benefiting from close mentorship and the resources of a leading global platform. The firm fosters a collaborative culture that values professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance, with a hybrid model that supports flexibility.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000 – $310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors. Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous vacation; professional development support; commuter benefits; and wellness programs.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Locations

DC (Washington)

DE (Wilmington)

FL (Miami)

GA (Atlanta)

IL (Chicago)

MA (Boston)

MD (Baltimore)

NY (New York)

PA (Philadelphia)

TX (Austin, Dallas, Houston)

VA (Reston)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.