Lead Transaction Attorney

Overview

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

Summary : The lead transaction attorney will strategically draft, negotiate, modify, and manage a large pipeline of commercial construction and design agreements, working closely with our transactions partners.

The ideal candidate has four to seven years of experience handling complex construction and design contracts. The lead attorney should understand industry-standard templates (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC, DBIA) and customized manuscript agreements, and know how terms are interpreted by Texas courts, including insurance coverage, the Economic Loss Rule, indemnity and defense obligations, fee-shifting provisions, and other risk transfer provisions.

The role requires a high-motor work ethic, comfort with managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strong attention to detail, research, writing, and communication / interpersonal skills. The firm offers accelerated responsibility, mentorship, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a supportive culture.

Responsibilities

The lead transaction attorney will :

• Draft, negotiate, modify, and manage a large pipeline of commercial construction and design agreements.
• Work with industry-standard templates (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC, DBIA) and customized manuscript agreements.
• Address terms as interpreted by Texas courts, including insurance coverage, Economic Loss Rule, indemnity and defense obligations, fee-shifting, and other risk transfer provisions.
• Collaborate with transactions partners and maintain a high level of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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 careers@allensworthlaw.com, cc'ing Jennifer Randleman jrandleman@allensworthlaw.com.

About the Firm

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 disputes in between. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close-knit, positive team dedicated to serving our clients and each other.

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

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