Description:
Responsibilities and practice:A Worlds Largest Law Firm is seeking a junior associate to join our sophisticated and highly-regarded Construction practice. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and 1-3 years of legal experience. The associate hired for this position will work collaboratively with dedicated partners and associates on a variety of complex transactional and litigation matters, including work related to:
- Construction Agreements (including use of AIA platform)
- Development Agreements
- Design Agreements
- Construction Related Disputes (including defect and delay)
- Performing due diligence, general research and writing
- Assisting with drafting and negotiations related to the development of real property
- Contributing to the coordination and execution of a broad range of complex transactional matters relating to development and construction
- Assisting with construction related disputes in arbitration and litigation
- Generally supporting the practice as needed
Personal skills/attributes:
- Possesses outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Has strong interpersonal skills
- Is comfortable managing multiple workloads and can prioritize work effectively
- Values teamwork and working in a collaborative environment
Technical skills:
- 1-3 years of commercial real estate transactional experience is required
- Previous law firm experience is preferred
- Construction experience is a plus
Other Requirements:
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing
- Must include a law school transcript with application
