Construction Associate (Multi-City)

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Summary

DLA Piper seeks an associate with 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