Construction Law Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Construction Law Associate Attorney

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area (Zip Code: 10007) | Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Full-Time)

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)