Mid-level Real Estate Construction Associate

Job Overview

An esteemed national law firm is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join its Real Estate Construction practice group. The role will primarily involve transactional matters relating to real estate development, construction, and finance. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong foundation in commercial contracts and a desire to grow within a dynamic legal team servicing a diverse client base.

Location

• Boise, ID

Duties

• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of real estate and construction-related agreements, including:

  • Sales and lease agreements

  • Management and operations contracts

  • Development and construction contracts

• Provide legal counsel on commercial real estate transactions and development projects

• Support clients in project planning, financing, risk management, and compliance

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex transactions

• Engage in client communications and negotiations to ensure goals are met

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in:

  • Real estate

  • Construction

  • Development

  • Finance

• Strong preference for candidates with a transactional background and experience in drafting and enforcing complex contracts

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (Nevada or Idaho)

Skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities

• Strong understanding of real estate and construction legal frameworks

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously

• Effective communicator with both legal teams and clients

• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven

• Comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Merit-based compensation structure with eligibility for:

  • Annual performance bonuses

  • Fee splits

• Billable hour expectation:

  • 1,800 billable hours

  • 75 hours of pro bono/public service (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work)

  • 25 hours toward diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Reduced-time and sabbatical programs for eligible employees

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits starting on the date of hire, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and AD&D insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Enhanced parental leave and fertility/family planning support

• Voluntary income protection benefits:

  • Supplemental life insurance

  • Accident and critical illness insurance

  • Long-term care insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Additional perks:

  • Educational assistance

  • CLE subscriptions

  • Free or discounted legal services

  • Volunteer opportunities via a firm-sponsored nonprofit foundation

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements available

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.