Construction Attorney

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior Construction Attorney for our New York office to counsel architects, engineers, and other design professionals. This is a transactional and advisory role—not a litigation seat—for an experienced lawyer who wants to own client relationships with full firm support behind them.

We offer an onboarding-focused culture with a collaborative environment and strong resources to help you grow your practice. This is an on-site, permanent position in New York.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in construction and design-professional work.
• Admission to the New York bar and good standing.
• A portable book of business is a significant plus and will be reflected in compensation.

Responsibilities

• Represent architects, engineers, and design professionals across the lifecycle of construction projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on design and construction contracts, including AIA and custom agreements.
• Counsel clients on risk management, licensing, project structuring, and day-to-day legal questions.
• Serve as a trusted, ongoing advisor rather than a matter-by-matter resource.

Skills

10+ years experience

Construction law

Education

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Construction Attorney

$200000 - $250000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Construction Attorney (Transactional role)

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service firm with a multi-office presence and a broad, collaborative practice spanning more than 30 areas of law. We serve as trusted counsel to businesses, families, and individuals across a wide range of industries, pairing the depth and resources of a larger firm with the responsiveness and entrepreneurial mindset of a boutique.

Why join us?

We're built for attorneys who want to grow a practice, not just bill hours. Our dedicated onboarding and integration team — spanning marketing, business development, IT, risk management, and client-matter support — is designed to make a lateral move as seamless as possible for you and your clients. Collaborative culture, genuine cross-practice referrals, and a firm that invests in your book are the norm here.

Job Details

Our firm is seeking a senior Construction Attorney for our New York office to counsel architects, engineers, and other design professionals. This is a transactional and advisory role — not a litigation seat — for an experienced lawyer who wants to own client relationships with full firm support behind them.

What You'll Do:

• Represent architects, engineers, and design professionals across the lifecycle of construction projects
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on design and construction contracts, including AIA and custom agreements
• Counsel clients on risk management, licensing, project structuring, and day-to-day legal questions
• Serve as a trusted, ongoing advisor rather than a matter-by-matter resource

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with a strong transactional focus in construction and design-professional work
• Admission to the New York bar and good standing
• A portable book of business is a significant plus and will be reflected in compensation

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.