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Company: Dentons US LLP
Position: Construction Associate
Location: St. Louis, MO

Description: Dentons US LLP 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)

Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of an international law firm. Dentons’ fully-integrated US Real Estate team provides indispensable advice from local, regional, national and global perspectives at every juncture within the industry. Clients draw on our knowledge and resources to take a deal from concept to completion, and rely on our forward facing group to sit at the deal table and provide a robust menu of services across the industry. No challenge is too tough, no structure too difficult—the Dentons US Real Estate team is with our clients every step of the way.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Contact: Maria Friedman, Legal Recruitment Manager, Dentons US LLP, https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?lawfirm=227&id=668

Qualifications:

  • 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
  • 1-3 years of commercial real estate transactional experience is required
  • Previous law firm experience is preferred
  • Construction experience is a plus
  • Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing
  • Must include a law school transcript with application

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