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Washington, DC
Infrastructure Associate
Attorney
2-10 yrs required
Full-time
No
Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking an associate to join its Infrastructure Group, focusing 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. A background in engineering, construction, or project finance is preferred. This position offers significant responsibility, the opportunity to work on complex projects, and the ability to collaborate within a team environment.
Location:
- Washington, DC
Duties:
- Manage and oversee various infrastructure-related legal matters.
- Provide legal counsel on issues related to construction, real estate, public contracts, and transportation regulatory law.
- Collaborate with a team to deliver innovative legal solutions for large public civil works projects.
- Take ownership of significant projects and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
- Meet the firm's annual billable hours target, including pro bono work.
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.
- Strong team collaboration and leadership abilities.
- Admission to the state bar in the office location.
- Willingness to take on significant responsibilities and demonstrate ownership of projects.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree 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, real estate law, public contracts, and related infrastructure legal areas.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Background in engineering, construction, or project finance is advantageous.
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 development opportunities.
- Annual billable hours expectation: 1,850 (includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work).
