Associate Attorney

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
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  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
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  Strong understanding of risk mitigation, operational insurance frameworks, and bonding considerations unique to high-value development and construction portfolios.
• Strong academics
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  Candidates should have strong academic credentials.
• Writing skills
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  Candidates should be proficient at complex legal drafting and client communication.

• 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 your professional goals, with specific feedback and evaluation at regular intervals.
• Our commitment 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.