Construction and Infrastructure Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Construction and Infrastructure Transactions Associate in Des Moines. The role involves drafting and negotiating sophisticated contracts for large-scale energy, transportation, and industrial infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of construction-related transactional experience.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate EPC agreements, design-build documents, and alternative delivery contracts.
• Advise on risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, and bonding.
• Communicate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to complex, high-stakes infrastructure transactions.

Requirements

• Three to six years of construction-related transactional experience.
• Proficiency in independently drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Direct partner mentorship and early client contact.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

This firm has built a reputation as having the pre-eminent lawyers in the Midwest and the nation. They handle complex transactional and litigation matters, and represent the Whos Who of Corporate America. It is a full service firm, with half of its lawyers concentrating in litigation and trial matters. It has several offices in the Midwest, as well as in a number of European countries. This firm handles matters for established companies in issues related to mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, private placements and complex and high-exposure litigation cases. Its lawyers come from top regional and national law schools, and possess exceptional academic credentials. The environment at the firm is collegial and you feel you are part of something exclusive when you walk through its halls.