Construction Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight's Construction Practice Group in New York is seeking a junior associate with 2-5 years of construction law experience to support transactional work and disputes.

The role focuses on drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction, license and design related agreements; involves project counseling, risk management and opportunities for direct client interaction on high-profile developments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects preferred.
• Admission to the New York Bar or ability to waive in.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex construction, license and design-related contracts.
• Support disputes, claims avoidance, project counseling, litigation and arbitration.
• Interact with clients and coordinate project teams on high-profile developments.
• Assist with risk management and coordination among owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals.

Skills

Construction experience

Infrastructure projects

Education

New York Bar admission or ability to waive

Job description

Holland & Knight’s Construction Practice Group is seeking a junior associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of construction law experience. The position offers substantial mentorship from experienced construction attorneys who regularly advise clients on nationally significant projects and who maintain practices spanning both construction transactions and dispute resolution. Prior experience in contract drafting/negotiation, project counseling and dispute work is preferred.

The associate will support partners and clients in all aspects of construction and infrastructure projects, from project conception through closeout, with a focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction, license and design-related agreements. Responsibilities will include preparing and negotiating owner-contractor, owner-architect, construction management, engineering, consulting, access, commissioning, procurement and other project-related contracts for a diverse range of domestic and international clients. The associate will work on high-profile developments involving healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality assets, data centers, transportation and infrastructure projects, mixed-use developments, governmental facilities and other large-scale capital projects.

In addition to transactional work, the associate will assist with construction-related disputes, claims avoidance strategies, project counseling, litigation and arbitration support and risk management matters. Associates will have meaningful opportunities for direct client interaction, project team coordination and participation in complex negotiations involving owners, developers, contractors, design professionals and governmental entities.

Excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and attention to detail are required. Admission to the New York Bar or the ability to waive in is essential. Holland & Knight possesses a collegial atmosphere and provides its professionals with a large platform and tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Job Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Admission to the New York Bar or the ability to waive in.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• A cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample must be submitted.

This position will be based in New York. In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range for this position in New York is $235,000-$365,000. An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.