Associate Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure (NY)

Appleton Finn; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Ausbildung

JD or LL.M degree

Jobbeschreibung

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.