Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction contracting and development and provide transactional and litigation support to clients across various industry sectors.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate design, construction, and development agreements in diverse 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, and preparing for depositions, mediations, and arbitration hearings/trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, legal colleagues, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce timely and high-quality work products, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Adhere to firm policies and practices, fostering positive work relationships.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contracting and related development work.
• Experience with transactional and litigation support in construction and development projects.
• Familiarity with industry form agreements (e.g., AIA forms) is essential.
• Preferred experience in litigation or arbitration matters.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving abilities.
• Conceptual thinking and ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication and management skills.

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

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.