Job Title:
Construction Law Associate Attorney
Location:
New York City Metropolitan Area (Zip Code: 10007) |
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (Full-Time)
Compensation:
$120,000 - $180,000 per year (Competitive base salary, depending on experience)
About the Organization
Our client is a premier construction and real estate law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation, transactional drafting, and litigation defense across the infrastructure sector. Recognized for handling high-stakes disputes and providing strategic counseling, the firm operates with a strong focus on professional excellence, technical execution, and client-service trust.
Role Overview
This is a mid-to-senior level transactional and litigation position for an Associate Attorney with five to nine (5–9) years of experience. Operating in a hybrid setup within the New York City Metropolitan Area, the role involves managing complex construction law matters, handling construction litigation, drafting/negotiating high-value agreements, steering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes, and delivering direct risk management counsel.
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)