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Dentons

Dentons

Real Estate Construction Associate (Mid-Level) - Chicago, New York or St. Louis

3-5 PQE · July 23, 2026 (Today)

Dentons

Dentons

Real Estate Construction Associate (Mid-Level) - Chicago, New York or St. Louis

3-5 PQE · July 23, 2026 (Today)

Salary

$260,000–$365,000 (based on experience and location in Chicago and New York)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Real Estate, Litigation · Construction

Locations

St. Louis · New York City · Chicago

Overview

  • The role involves working with industry-leading clients on high-impact projects across the United States and internationally, providing hands-on experience in transactional work, dispute resolution, and day-to-day project counseling.
  • The team serves as trusted advisors, focusing on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions from project inception through completion and operation, with regular direct client interaction.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating a wide range of construction agreements, such as manuscript design, development, and construction agreements, as well as working with AIA and other industry-standard forms for construction contracts, design-build agreements, EPC contracts, development agreements, and design agreements.
  • The position supports complex transactions with multiple stakeholders related to real estate development and construction projects, including structuring, coordination, and execution.
  • Responsibilities also include conducting due diligence and legal research for project development and risk management, and assisting in resolving construction disputes, specifically defect and delay claims, through arbitration and litigation.
  • The Construction team is fully integrated with Dentons' global Real Estate group.
  • Candidates should have sophisticated real estate practice experience, and previous law firm experience is required; construction law experience is highly valued but not mandatory.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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