Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Raleigh, NC, seeks a talented Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will provide legal counsel and support in various real estate transactions and litigation matters.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements across various industry sectors.
• Negotiate EPC contracts for extensive infrastructure and energy projects.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on claims management, change orders, extra work claims, delay, and construction defect claims.
• Support construction litigation and arbitration matters, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and arbitration hearings/trials.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, attorneys, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce high-quality deliverables, promptly respond to correspondence, and manage deadlines efficiently.
• Foster positive relationships and comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities necessary for the role.

Requirements:

• JD degree and admission to the NC Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contracting and related development.
• Experience in transactional and litigation support related to construction and development work.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating design, construction, and development agreements.
• Familiarity with industry-standard form agreements such as AIA forms.
• Preferred experience in litigation or arbitration matters.
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective research, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade others.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and 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.