Construction Law Attorney

construction law associate attorney needed in NYC open to working onsite with competitive salary and benefits for a construction law focused boutique firm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall BarnettAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

A New York City–based boutique construction and design professional defense firm representing developers, contractors, architects, and engineers in complex construction disputes and project-related litigation. The firm advises clients across the full lifecycle of construction projects, including contract negotiation, risk management, and dispute resolution, and is known for its deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach to client service. With a strong reputation in construction litigation and project counseling, the firm offers attorneys meaningful responsibility, specialized industry exposure, and a collaborative boutique environment focused on high-level construction and development matters.

Why join us?

1 day remote after 90 days of employmentSalary: 130K to $170K depending on experienceCompetitive bonusesFull benefitsPath to Partner long term

Job Details

1800 Billable hours

Job Details:We are seeking a dynamic, mid-level Attorney to join our high-performing legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, construction law, and will be ready to hit the ground running, providing legal counsel and support to our diverse clientele. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases, from complex construction disputes to general litigation matters, and to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal support and advice to clients in the construction industry.
2. Handle all phases of litigation, including case analysis, preparation of pleadings, discovery, and court appearances.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
4. Conduct thorough and detailed legal research to support arguments and positions.
5. Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
6. Collaborate with the legal team to develop strategies for complex cases.
7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations related to construction law and general litigation.
8. Provide training and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney, with a focus on litigation and construction law.
3. Current membership in good standing with the State Bar.
4. Proven track record of managing multiple cases and the ability to deliver results under pressure.
5. Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to interpret and draft legal documents.
6. Strong research and report-writing skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
8. High ethical standards and professionalism in dealing with clients, colleagues, and the court.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Proficient in the use of legal research software and other legal technologies.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

_{Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.}

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy