Construction Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level associate with 3-7+ years of experience for its construction transactions group in Houston, TX. The role involves drafting and negotiating construction-related contracts for large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects worldwide, with project values ranging from $500 million to over $20 billion.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate construction-related contracts.
• Work on large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Requirements

• 3-7+ years of experience in construction law.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Prior engineering experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Here is an outstanding firm which is a strong player in the national market. It earns high marks for the congenial atmosphere of the firm. Like many national law firms which have entered into the Texas legal market as of late, this firm has experienced a good deal of success here. Associates working at the firm universally praise the firm's superior training programs. The firm appears to be very selective in terms of grades and hiring for the most part is done from Top 15 law schools. Associates at this firm seem to have a universal belief that there is very good interaction between partners and associates. For example, associates claim that they very often have lunch with partners. Overall, associates in this full service firm seem to believe that the work is interesting and challenging.