Austin Construction Associate

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Diversity commitment

Career development

Job summary

Winstead PC is seeking a 3–5 year transactional attorney to support a sophisticated real estate development and construction portfolio across multiple states. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements, owner/contractor and owner/architect agreements, subcontracts, project management agreements, and related professional service agreements.

The ideal candidate will have strong academics, excellent legal writing and client communication skills, and experience

Qualifications

• Prior experience drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements (owner/contractor, owner/architect).
• Subcontracts, project management agreements, and professional service agreements.
• Strong academics and writing skills for complex legal drafting and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate design and construction agreements for high-value developments.
• Coordinate risk allocation and contract strategy across multi-state projects.
• Advise clients on regulatory and contractual risk in real estate transactions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Real estate development

Construction transactions

Client communication

Academic excellence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (state unspecified)

Job description

Close Date: December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT

Winstead is seeking a 3-5 year transactional attorney to support a highly sophisticated, high-volume real estate development and construction portfolio. The associate will step into a growth position that works directly on complex, multi-state commercial projects. This role includes traditional construction transactional drafting in sophisticated commercial sectors, specifically mixed-use condominium projects, master planned communities, healthcare real estate development, hospitality/hotels, medical facility construction, higher education, and digital infrastructure/data center projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Real Estate & Construction Transactions:

Prior experience with drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements, including owner/contractor agreements, owner/architect agreements, subcontracts, project management agreements, and professional service agreements.

Strategic Risk Allocation:

Strong understanding of risk mitigation, operational insurance frameworks, and bonding considerations unique to high-value development and construction portfolios.

Strong academics:

Candidates should have strong academic credentials.

Writing skills:

Candidates should be proficient at complex legal drafting and client communication.

Why Winstead?

Collegial, cooperative environment where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by more experienced attorneys, as well as the opportunity to mentor more junior associates.

Clear path toward yourprofessional goals , with specific feedback and evaluation at regular intervals.

Ourcommitment to diversity gives you the opportunity to work with colleagues who bring a wide range of perspectives to the practice of law.

Support for your developing practice, in the direction you want to go, at every stage of your life. No matter your family or personal commitments, or your long-term professional goals, Winstead PC has a place for you as a valued and respected member of our team.