Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Reston, VA, is seeking a skilled Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction contracting and development and provide both transactional and litigation support across various industry sectors.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements in multiple industry sectors.
• Negotiate EPC contracts for extensive infrastructure and energy projects.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on claims management, change orders, extra work claims, delays, and construction defect claims.
• Support construction litigation and arbitration proceedings, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions and preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
• Produce timely and high-quality work products, ensuring accuracy and deadline adherence.
• Foster positive working relationships within the firm and with external stakeholders.
• Comply with firm policies and practices, maintaining ethical standards and professionalism.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contracting and related development experience.
• Experience in transactional and litigation support for construction and development work.
• Familiarity with industry form agreements such as AIA and similar forms.
• Preferably admitted to the VA Bar, with prior experience in litigation or arbitration matters.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Good business judgment and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including persuasive and influential communication styles.
• Demonstrated research, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.