Construction Law Associate Attorney (Full-Time) New York City, NY - DK

Central Business Solutions

  • New York City, New York
  • 19 days ago
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    Skills

    • Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Contractsunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Construction Litigation & Defense: Manage and execute complex construction litigation lifecycles, executing high-quality research, legal writing, and oral advocacy.

    • Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Structure, draft, and negotiate technical construction contracts, design agreements, and project management documentation.

    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Lead and support mediation, arbitration, and formal dispute resolution pathways on behalf of industry stakeholders.

    • Risk Management Counseling: Provide data-driven legal advice, proactive contract reviews, and risk mitigation strategies to corporate clients.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Core Experience Level: Minimum 5 to 9 years of dedicated Construction Law experience.

    • Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

    • Licensing: Active Bar Admission in good standing in either New York (NY) or New Jersey (NJ).

    • Technical Legal Skills: Proven expertise in construction litigation, technical contract structuring, dispute resolution, and strong negotiation capabilities.

    • Professional Alignment: Exceptional oral/written skills, strict adherence to deadlines, and a strong client-service orientation.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Attorneys with deep, established construction law practice backgrounds.

    • Former District Attorneys, Prosecutors, or Corporation Counsel looking to transition their heavy litigation and trial experience into the construction sector.

    Additional Operational Details:

    Core Competencies

    • Technical: Construction law statutes, multi-party dispute litigation, complex contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance oversight.

    • Professional: Client relationship management, strategic problem-solving, negotiation mastery, and cross-functional legal teamwork.

    Perks & Benefits:

    • Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

    • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan

    • Vacation Days, Personal Days, and Floating Holidays

    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


    Security Clearance Required: No
    Visa Candidate Considered: No
    Compensation
    Base Salary - USD $120,000 to $180,000

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York City, New York
    Websitehttp://www.cbsinfosys.com

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