Junior Attorney

About the role

Acciona Construction USA, Corp., on behalf of its joint venture, SR400 Constructors, is currently hiring a Junior Attorney to assist in construction contracts and negotiations for the State Route 400 Express Lanes Project in Alpharetta, GA. This is a P3 project involving the design, build, finance, operation, maintenance, and tolling of new express lanes along a 16-mile section of SR 400.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the key project contracts (prime contracts, major subcontracts, and purchase orders).
• Avoid and comprehend the complex risk transfer structure on design/build projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements related to the joint venture’s construction activities and claim management.
• Assist in reviewing subcontracts, identifying impact of proposed changes, and discerning issues and appropriate solutions to reach solutions beneficial to the Project while managing risk.
• Support the Project Counsel and project management team in creating awareness in all key personnel at the project so that issues requiring contractual response are identified and communicated in a timely manner.
• Maintain good practices with regards to internal communications (internal memos, emails between team members).
• Identify and prepare claims in close coordination with the project management team.
• Manage disputes and claims.
• Support the Project Counsel when addressing insurance claims and coverage issues related to the Project on an as needed basis.
• Review and provide written analysis and legal opinion regarding any adjustments made to contracts and ensure that the specifications comply with agreements made.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate required.
• 0 - 2 years of law firm or in-house experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, contracts, and negotiation is a plus.
• Admitted to the Bar (license to practice law) required, preferably in Georgia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Team player with strong communication, reporting, analytical, negotiating, and organizational capabilities.
• Familiarity with contract documents and contract law.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Reporting skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Organizational capabilities.
• Familiarity with contract documents and contract law.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.

Pay

• Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time.

Benefits

• Acciona has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal.
• The company values diversity as a source of talent and fosters an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging, and engagement.
• We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition.