Construction Associate

Holland & Knight LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of construction law experience and will benefit from mentorship from seasoned attorneys handling nationally significant projects.

The role covers construction transactions and dispute resolution for diverse domestic and international clients. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts across owner-contractor, owner-architect, construction

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects preferred.
• Admission to the New York Bar or able to waive in.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex construction, license and design-related contracts.
• Support owners, contractors, developers and design professionals on projects.
• Assist with construction-related disputes, claims avoidance, litigation and arbitration support.
• Provide project counseling and risk management for infrastructure deals.

Skills

Construction law

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

• 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.

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.