Senior Construction & Projects Associate – Energy, Infrastructure & Real Estate

TPO search; Illinois; On-site; USD 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid leave programs

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate with over 5 years of experience. This role involves managing high-value project development, drafting and negotiating contracts, and leading client relationships in the energy, mining, and construction sectors. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of $420K plus bonuses, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plans and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant law firm experience.
• Proven expertise in drafting and managing large-scale contracts.
• Strong background in claims, risk management, and project standardization.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value project development and construction transactions.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated engineering contracts.
• Oversee multi-site project rollouts and client relationship management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Education

Admission to practice law in Illinois

Job description

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 U.S. 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 (U.S. 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 Latin‑American 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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