Construction and Infrastructure Transactions Associate (Des Moines)

Faegre Drinker is seeking an associate with three to six years of construction-related transactional experience to join its nationally recognized Construction and Infrastructure Transactions practice in one of the following offices: Boulder, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Wayne (IN), Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York, or Princeton (NJ). Our team drafts and negotiates sophisticated contracts, including EPC agreements, design-build documents, alternative delivery contracts, supply and purchase agreements, service and engineering agreements, and consulting agreements, for large-scale energy, transportation, and industrial infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency independently drafting and negotiating these contract types, with hands-on experience advising on risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, bonding, and other critical commercial terms. Excellent legal writing skills, strong academic credentials, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams are required. This is a high-responsibility role within a collaborative, fast-paced practice handling matters of national significance for institutional clients. Associates benefit from direct partner mentorship, early client contact, and sustained opportunities for professional growth. Qualified candidates eager to contribute to complex, high-stakes infrastructure transactions are encouraged to apply.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.

Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $180,000 – $215,000.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Please contact Sarah Nestle, Associate Recruiting Manager, with any questions at [email protected].