Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled associate for its Infrastructure Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale public civil works projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in construction law, real estate law, public contract law, or transportation regulatory law. Candidates with a professional or academic background in engineering, construction, or project finance are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be proactive, able to manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership potential.

Location:

• Austin, TX

Duties:

• Manage and oversee various infrastructure-related legal projects.
• Provide counsel on issues related to construction, real estate, public contracts, and transportation regulatory law.
• Collaborate with team members on innovative solutions for large public civil works projects.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring that all deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts and support the firm’s growth.
• Meet the annual billable hours expectation.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in construction law, public contract law, or related fields.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Admission to the state bar in the office location.
• Ability to take on significant responsibilities and demonstrate ownership of projects.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar in the office location is required.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in construction law, public contract law, and related infrastructure legal issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Background or knowledge in engineering, construction, or project finance is a plus.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for annual bonuses, including a 15% bonus of base salary for meeting billable hours expectations.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Significant early responsibility and professional growth opportunities.
• Annual billable hours expectation: 1,850 (includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work).