Construction Attorney

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Chicago seeks a construction litigation attorney to join its growing practice. The role offers hands-on construction work and real ownership of matters in a collaborative firm.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of construction litigation experience, excels at drafting and depositions, and approaches matters with a practical, commercially minded mindset. This is a long-term opportunity with meaningful client exposure and a path to greater responsibility.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of meaningful construction litigation experience.
• Strong experience managing substantial litigation matters with limited supervision.
• Excellent drafting, deposition and client facing skills.
• A practical, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in building a construction practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex construction disputes involving owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals
• Manage matters through discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration and trial
• Advise clients on contract disputes, delay and disruption claims, defective work, lien issues and professional liability matters
• Work directly with experienced partners and sophisticated clients across the construction industry

Skills

Litigation management

Drafting

Depositions

Client facing

Commercially minded

Job description

Construction Litigation Attorney | Chicago

A well respected, mid sized Chicago law firm is seeking a strong construction litigation attorney to join its established and growing practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated, hands on construction work within a collaborative firm where they can take real ownership of matters and build a long term practice.

The role

• Handle complex construction disputes involving owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals
• Manage matters through discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration and trial
• Advise clients on contract disputes, delay and disruption claims, defective work, lien issues and professional liability matters
• Work directly with experienced partners and sophisticated clients across the construction industry

What they are looking for

• At least 8 years of meaningful construction litigation experience
• Strong experience managing substantial litigation matters with limited supervision
• Excellent drafting, deposition and client facing skills
• A practical, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in building a construction practice

Why consider it

• Respected Chicago platform with a strong reputation in the market
• Meaningful client exposure and a clear path to increased responsibility
• Collegial culture without sacrificing the calibre of work
• Competitive base compensation of $240,000 to $290,000, depending on experience, plus bonus and comprehensive benefits