Job Description

Allensworth, a busy and growing commercial construction law firm, seeks a full-time Lead Transaction Attorney in its downtown Austin office.

Summary of Responsibilities

The ideal candidate has four to seven years of experience handling complex construction and design contracts. Working closely with our transactions partners, the lead transaction attorney will strategically draft, negotiate, modify, and manage a large pipeline of commercial construction and design agreements.

From industry-standard templates, including AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC and DBIA form agreements, to customized manuscript agreements, the lead attorney should understand how specific terms have been interpreted by Texas courts, including insurance coverage, the Economic Loss Rule, indemnity and defense obligations, fee-shifting provisions, and other risk transfer provisions.

The lead attorney should possess a high-motor work ethic and be comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong attention to detail, academic credentials, research, writing, and communication/interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

Our firm's broad, multifaceted nature and diverse client base offers opportunity for accelerated responsibility, mentorship, and career development. We offer exceptional benefits, a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a vibrant, supportive firm culture.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Highly detail-oriented and adept at maneuvering between multiple projects seamlessly.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, exercise independent decision-making, handle complex issues, and set priorities in a fast-paced environment. Understands when to escalate issues with supervisor or other leaders in the organization.
• Excellent communication, writing and proofreading, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with a variety of constituencies including attorneys, clients, and professional staff.
• Exhibits a polished, professional, and friendly demeanor.
• Highly motivated, capable, and eager to become an indispensable part of the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of firm experience working on construction and design contracts, or related industry experience.
• J.D., licensed to practice law in Texas.
• AIA ACD5 software experience is a plus.

Compensation/Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, health, dental, 401K, paid vacation/sick leave, parking stipend, downtown Austin office space with Class A amenities, including gym access.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected], cc’ing Jennifer Randleman [email protected].

About the Firm

Allensworth is a unique place to work. We designed it that way. Our firm combines excellence in construction law with a serious, ongoing commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and authenticity. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close-knit, positive team that’s dedicated to serving our clients, and each other.

Allensworth focuses exclusively on the practice of construction law. For 30 years, we’ve handled complex construction matters from preconstruction to closeout, the first claim to the last appeal, and all manner of disputes in between for clients in virtually every sector of the commercial construction industry. Our 360-degree view of the industry and singular focus on law allows us to provide clients with comprehensive insight, education, and strategies to minimize risk, accomplish business objectives, and resolve disputes.

For more information on what it’s like to work with us, visit allensworthlaw.com/careers.

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