Junior Attorney

ACCIONA; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a junior counsel in Georgia to support contracts and risk management on major projects. The role involves reviewing prime contracts, subcontracts, and RFQs, drafting correspondence, and coordinating with the Project Counsel.

Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential; GA bar admission preferred; 0-2 years in construction or contracts. Join a global leader in regenerative infrastructure and contribute to compliance, contract administration, and dispute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate required.
• 0 - 2 years of law firm or in‑house experience; construction, contracts and negotiation a plus.
• Admitted to the Bar, preferably in Georgia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, reporting, analytical, negotiating and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with contract documents and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Gain deep understanding of key project contracts, notice procedures and deadlines.
• Review subcontracts, assess impact of changes, and manage risk solutions.
• Draft project correspondence for owners and subcontractors with input from Project Counsel.
• Support awareness of contractual issues among project personnel and management.
• Maintain effective internal communications (memos and emails).
• Identify and prepare claims in coordination with project management; manage disputes.
• Assist Project Counsel on insurance claims and coverage issues as needed.
• Review solicitations (RFQs/RFPs) issued to vendors and ensure compliance.
• Provide analysis and written opinions on contract adjustments.
• Report openly to Project Counsel and take direction as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational capabilities

Contract documents familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission (GA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

Job Description

• Gain a deep understanding of the key project contracts (prime contracts, major subcontracts, and purchase orders). This includes, among other things, acquiring familiarity with: (i) notice procedures and deadlines; (ii) contractual risk allocation; (iii) invoicing and payment provisions; (iv) contractual remedies and preconditions to obtaining relief; and (v) dispute escalation and resolution sequence.
• Assist in reviewing subcontracts, identifying impact of proposed changes, and discernment of issues and appropriate solutions to reach solutions beneficial to the Project while managing risk.
• Assist in drafting project correspondence to be sent to the owner, key subcontractors and critical third parties. Gather the necessary technical or commercial data necessary for the specific piece of correspondence in question. Seek input, review and approval from the Project Counsel.
• Support the Project Counsel and project management team in creating the necessary awareness in all key personnel at the project so that issues which may require contractual response are identified and communicated in a timely fashion.
• Maintain good practices with regards to internal communications (internal memos, e-mails between team members). Ensure good practices to that effect are followed.
• Assist in the identification and preparation of claims in close coordination with project management team. Management of disputes and claims.
• Support the Project Counsel when addressing insurance claims and coverage issues related to the Project on an as needed basis.
• Assist in reviewing solicitations (RFQs, RFPs) to be issued to vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.).
• Review and provide written analysis and legal opinion regarding any adjustments made to contracts and ensuring that the specifications comply with agreements made.
• Provide open and transparent communications with and functional reporting to the Project Counsel and willingness to take direction.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate required.
• 0 - 2 years of law firm or in‑house experience. Experience in construction, contracts and negotiation is a plus.
• Admitted to the Bar (license to practice law) required, preferably in Georgia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Team player with strong communication skills, reporting skills, analytical skills, negotiating skills and organizational capabilities.
• Familiarity with contract documents and contract law.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.