Construction & Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected boutique practice handling sophisticated construction, procurement, and commercial disputes
• Take meaningful ownership of cases while working closely with experienced attorneys
• Gain hands-on exposure to contract claims, litigation strategy, government procurement matters, and complex business disputes
• Work in a collaborative environment where strong attorneys can build substantial responsibility and client relationships
• Grow your practice with a team known for practical, business-minded legal solutions

Location: Tallahassee, FL. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering close collaboration with attorneys, clients, and the broader team.

Note: Active Florida Bar membership and 2+ years of associate attorney experience are required, along with 1+ year of construction law, procurement law, or commercial litigation experience. Candidates with 4+ years of post-law-school experience are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a highly experienced boutique law firm focused on solving sophisticated legal and business challenges efficiently and strategically. Our attorneys work across construction, procurement, commercial disputes, contracts, and related business matters, giving our team the opportunity to handle meaningful, complex work without the layers of a large firm. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in construction, procurement, contract, and commercial litigation matters
• Analyze contracts, claims, disputes, and regulatory issues and develop practical legal strategies
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Manage discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and case preparation
• Advise clients regarding construction contracts, procurement issues, business disputes, and risk
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on sophisticated matters
• Take increasing ownership of cases and client relationships as your experience grows

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license
• 2+ years of experience practicing as an associate attorney
• 1+ year of construction law, procurement law, or commercial litigation experience
• 4+ years of post-law-school legal experience strongly preferred
• Construction and/or procurement law experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with a team
• Willingness to work full time in the Tallahassee office

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters, receive meaningful responsibility, and learn directly from highly experienced attorneys. Our boutique structure allows talented lawyers to make an impact, develop client relationships, and grow their practices without getting lost in a large organization.

JPC - 2345

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: FL bar license. Must be 2+ yr associate. Must have 1+ yr of construction, procurement, or commercial litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 2 to 3 years $120k to $140k;
• 4 to 6 years $140k to $165k; 
• 7 to 9 years $165k to $185k; 
• 10+ years $185k to $200k

Submission Email:Brad and Christian -

BCopenhaver@vlplaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Florida law firm handling construction, procurement, contracts, and commercial disputes. Associate will manage litigation and advisory matters involving construction, procurement, and commercial issues. FL Bar and 2+ years as an associate required; 4+ years preferred.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Construction & Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney- VLP Copenhaver Espino - JPC- 2345 - source 

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• Client job title: Construction & Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
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