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Senior Construction & Projects Associate (Energy, Infrastructure & Real Estate)
Location: Illinois
Salary: $310K – $390K
Experience: 5+ Years
A leading international law firm with a global reputation for excellence in energy, infrastructure, and large-scale project development is seeking a Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) to join its Chicago office. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to lead on complex US and cross-border projects in the energy, mining, infrastructure, and commercial real estate sectors.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will manage high-value project development and construction transactions, draft and negotiate sophisticated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, and oversee multi-site project rollouts. The role also involves client relationship management, training client teams on best practices, and supervising junior lawyers and staff.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Minimum 5 years of relevant law firm experience
- Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing large-scale design and construction contracts (US and cross-border), including projects valued over $50M
- Deep experience in the energy, mining, infrastructure, and commercial real estate sectors
- Strong background advising on claims, risk management, and contract standardization for multi-site and LatAm projects
- Excellent project management and leadership skills
- Admission to practice law in Illinois
Why Consider This Role?
- Lead on high-value, cross-border infrastructure and energy projects
- Join a globally recognized Projects & Construction team
- Engage directly with sophisticated clients and decision-makers
- Competitive $420K base salary plus bonus eligibility
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid leave programs
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Posted 2 Jul 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate
Salary:
$310K – $390K
Location:
Illinois
Discipline:
Real Estate
Job Code:
Senior Construction & Projects Associate – Energy, Infrastructure & Real Estate
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