Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contracting and related development matters. The role involves providing transactional and litigation support across various industry sectors, focusing on drafting, negotiating, and advising on design, construction, and development agreements.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements in 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, and motions and preparing for depositions, mediations, and hearings/trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, legal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality work products and maintain responsiveness to client needs.
• Adhere to firm policies and practices, meeting deadlines and expectations consistently.
• Foster positive relationships within the firm and with clients.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction contracting and development.
• Familiarity with industry form agreements such as AIA and similar forms.
• Experience with litigation or arbitration preferred.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Good business judgment and ability to influence others.

Skills and Certifications:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Education and Certifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar.

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.