Construction Associate (Multi-City)

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Summary

DLA Piper seeks an associatewith 3-4 years of construction transactional law experience to join its Real Estate Group. The candidate should have experience drafting and negotiating industry-standard and bespoke construction design consulting and related contracts for commercial energy and large infrastructure projects. The candidate must have the skill set to work independently with partner oversight on initial contract drafts. Ideal candidates will also have experience drafting and negotiating EPC contracts in the energy sector. Experience in handling construction litigation matters is also preferred. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools as well as prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm.

Job 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 claim.

• Work with construction teams on litigation and arbitration matters providing support in all aspects of this dispute including drafting of pleadings discovery motions preparation and taking of depositions mediations and arbitration hearings / trials.

Education

• JD

Bar Admission

• Admitted to practice in the state in which you are applying

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant law experience.

• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience.

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

• 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

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties;

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product;

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required;

• Foster positive work relationships;

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands Work Environment and Other Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Hybrid with some in-office expectations

Application Process
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process please contact Real Estate Talent. Please add to your list of safe senders.

Search Firms

Per the terms of our agreement all candidates must be submitted through the firms agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates please send a blind candidate profile to Real Estate Talent.

Pay Transparency

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $260000 - $310000 per year depending on the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

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