Construction and Infrastructure Transactions Associate (Minneapolis)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate 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.
• Demonstrate proficiency independently drafting and negotiating these contract types, with hands-on experience advising on risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, bonding, and other critical commercial terms.
• Show excellent legal writing skills, strong academic credentials, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to complex, high-stakes infrastructure transactions within a high-responsibility role within a collaborative, fast-paced practice handling matters of national significance for institutional clients.
• Benefit from direct partner mentorship, early client contact, and sustained opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Three to six years of construction-related transactional experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements, design-build documents, alternative delivery contracts, supply and purchase agreements, service and engineering agreements, and consulting agreements.
• 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 effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts.
• Experience with risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, and bonding.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Direct partner mentorship.
• Early client contact.
• Sustained opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $225,000 – $280,000. 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.

Schedule

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.

Contact

Please contact Sarah Nestle, Associate Recruiting Manager, with any questions at sarah.nestle@faegredrinker.com.