Attorney / Senior Associate - Construction

We Are Legal Revolution; California; Hybrid; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or Remote work

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a California-based platform, seeks a Construction Attorney to work on high-value projects in a hybrid or remote setting. The role spans both front-end contracting and back-end disputes with exposure to major developments and government-related construction matters.

The ideal lawyer will manage disputes, provide practical risk guidance, and collaborate with a senior team on sophisticated matters across public and private projects.

Qualifications

• Strong construction law experience across transactional and disputes matters.
• Experience with public works, procurement, bidding, licensing, or related regulatory issues is highly attractive.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-management skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with a senior team.
• Comfortable handling complex project disputes and advising on risk.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients through the full life cycle of construction projects, from contract negotiation to closeout and dispute resolution.
• Handle active disputes involving delays, disruption, change orders, payment issues, design-related claims, and performance problems.
• Work on mediation, arbitration, and litigation for sophisticated construction matters.
• Counsel clients on day-to-day project administration, risk management, and claims strategy.
• Assist with procurement-related issues, contract compliance, and other project delivery concerns; support across public and private developments.

Skills

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Drafting & negotiation

Client management

Independent work

Job description

Construction Attorney | Established California Platform | Sophisticated Public & Private Projects | Up to $400k | LA / OC | Hybrid or Remote

A well-regarded Southern California firm is looking to add a Construction Attorney to its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who wants to work on substantial project-related matters across both the transactional and disputes side, with exposure to major developments, strong client relationships, and a collaborative senior team.

The practice advises a broad range of participants in the building and infrastructure space, including owners, contractors, design professionals, lenders, and other key stakeholders. The work spans both public and private sector projects, with matters involving major civic, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and commercial developments.

Highlights:

• Work on large-scale, high-value construction matters with strong responsibility and client exposure
• Broad practice covering both front-end contracting and back-end disputes
• Strong reputation in complex construction and project-related matters
• Collaborative team with deep experience working together over many years
• Meaningful exposure to public works and government-related construction issues
• Platform supports long‑term growth and practice development
• High-level matters without the environment feeling overly rigid or hierarchical

The role

• Advise clients through the full life cycle of construction projects, from contract preparation and negotiation through closeout and dispute resolution
• Handle active disputes involving delays, disruption, change orders, payment issues, design‑related claims, defaults, and project performance problems
• Work on mediation, arbitration, and litigation involving sophisticated construction matters
• Counsel clients on day‑to‑day project administration, risk management, and claims strategy
• Assist with procurement‑related issues, contract compliance, and other project delivery concernsSupport clients across both public and private developments

Compensation & structure

• Base salary up to $400,000, depending on experience
• Bonus potential in addition to base
• Premium billing rates, with flexibility to support practice growth
• Hybrid or remote flexibility available

Ideal background

• Strong construction law experience, whether focused on litigation, counseling, contracts, or a blend of all three
• Comfortable handling complex project disputes and advising on practical risk issues
• Experience with public works, procurement, bidding, licensing, surety, or related regulatory issues is highly attractive
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client‑management skills
• Able to work independently while also collaborating closely with a senior team
• Commercially minded and interested in developing a long‑term practice