Associate Counsel (Construction)

Appleton Finn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn seeks an Associate Counsel (Construction) to support major infrastructure and heavy civil projects in the New York region. The role requires drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and commercial agreements, advising on risk, and managing outside counsel on litigation as needed.

The candidate must hold a JD or LL.M and be licensed to practice in New York, with at least five years of relevant experience in construction, infrastructure, or public contracting.

Qualifications

• JD or LL.M degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in construction, infrastructure, or public contracting.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction and commercial agreements.
• Support dispute resolution strategies and outcomes.
• Oversee outside counsel on litigation matters as needed.
• Advise senior leadership on legal, operational, and risk-related matters.
• Visit active project sites to provide legal guidance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Education

JD or LL.M degree

Job description

Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M degree; Licensed to practice law in New York; 5+ years of legal experience in construction, infrastructure, or public contracting.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

• Title: Associate Counsel (Construction)
• Category: Jobs
• Organiser: Appleton Finn
• Description: Appleton Finn is seeking an Associate Counsel to support major infrastructure and heavy civil contractor projects across the New York region. The successful candidate will draft, review, and negotiate construction and commercial agreements, support dispute resolution strategies, oversee outside counsel on litigation, and advise senior leadership on legal, operational, and risk-related matters. The role involves visiting active project sites as needed to provide legal guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M degree and be licensed to practice law in New York. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is required, ideally within construction, infrastructure, or public contracting environments. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities are essential.
• Deadline: Not specified
• Location: Queens, NY
• Fees: None
• Contact Information: Ryan Metcalfe, Head of Division - Heavy Civil & General Building Construction.