Construction Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

UB Greensfelder currently has a full-time opening for a junior or mid-level Construction Associate attorney in the St. Louis office. The work will involve all manners of dispute resolution (mediation, litigation, arbitration) and contract preparation, review and negotiation. Our clients include contractors, design-builders, subcontractors, owners, architects and engineers. Missouri law license required.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You®.

Qualified Applicants Will Have :

• 1+ years of litigation experience; construction law experience preferred.
• Experience in legal research, drafting pleadings; preparing and responding to discovery; motion practice.
• Exposure to preparing a case for trial / arbitration.
• Experience with construction contracts preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and convey competence in terms of the legal issues and the strategic practical issues in construction disputes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

All candidates remain highly confidential.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our Lateral Integration Program ensures the successful transition of new attorneys into the firm. From our management team, to colleagues to professional staff, we are dedicated to helping our new attorneys effectively integrate their practice to maximize their opportunities at our firm. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.