Construction and Infrastructure Transactions Associate (Des Moines)
Overview
Opportunities for Laterals
Laterals join our firm because of the work we do, the clients we serve, and the opportunities we provide. But what distinguishes Faegre Drinker from other firms is our culture of collegiality where colleagues are friends and personal and professional respect are not merely convenient platitudes. We are a firm designed for clients where “legal excellence” and “workplace community” are tenets that are ever present within our practices and across geographies. We embrace creative staffing, design thinking, and new ways of approaching legal and professional services that align to our clients’ business goals. We check our egos at the door and deliver excellence without arrogance.
What We Offer
We offer:
- Challenging, sophisticated legal work for top clients
- Opportunity to work on dynamic, collaborative teams
- Time for family and outside interests
- Support to deepen community involvement (up to 100 billable hours of pro bono time/year)
Who We’re Seeking
We welcome lawyers with the skills and dedication to maintain our reputation of high-quality service. Laterals who are entrepreneurial, ambitious, team-oriented, and enthusiastic about growing our large client base will thrive at Faegre Drinker.
Who We Work With
We serve top clients, including many Fortune 500 companies, and focus on client service and results. Our multidisciplinary industry teams provide clients with a deep understanding of their business processes and needs across services.
Associate Training & Development Guide
A Smooth Transition
When you join Faegre Drinker, you will have the connections and information you need to succeed. We support lateral colleagues during their transition to the firm through a tailored, formal orientation or mentoring program. You will be introduced to designated points of contact to help you integrate into our firm and your practice group. Our lateral lawyers report feeling fully supported from the outset and warmly welcomed by helpful colleagues.
Building Your Career
We support lawyer development through each career stage, emphasizing:
- Practice and technical skill proficiency
- Development of behavioral competencies
- Understanding the business of operating a law firm
- Business development
- Client service
Collaborative Learning
Our advisor program pairs senior lawyers with associates to provide support and guidance, while our collaborative environment encourages peer-to-peer mentoring at every level.
Recruitment Contacts
| Firmwide Contact |
|---|
| Dyana Barninger Senior Director of Lawyer & Consultant Recruiting
dyana.barninger@faegredrinker.com |
| Partner & Counsel Recruiting Contact |
| Kelly Joyce Lateral Partner & Counsel Recruiting Manager
kelly.joyce@faegredrinker.com |
| Associate Recruiting Contact |
| Emily Reichs Director of Lateral Recruiting
emily.reichs@faegredrinker.com |
| Practice Group Contacts |
| Jennifer Cordie Associate Recruiting Manager
Finance & Restructuring, Insurance, Investment Management, Product Liability & Mass Torts
jennifer.cordie@faegredrinker.com |
| Emily Coveyou Associate Recruiting Manager
Health Care, Intellectual Property
emily.coveyou@faegredrinker.com |
| Frannie De Simone Associate Recruiting Manager
Benefits & Executive Compensation, Corporate
frannie.desimone@faegredrinker.com |
| Sarah Nestle Associate Recruiting Manager
Construction and Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate
sarah.nestle@faegredrinker.com |
| Nadine Ott Associate Recruiting Manager
Business Litigation, Private Client
nadine.ott@faegredrinker.com |
| Emily Reichs Director of Lateral Recruiting
Government & Regulatory, Labor & Employment
emily.reichs@faegredrinker.com |