Construction Attorney

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior Construction Attorney for its New York office to counsel architects, engineers and other design professionals. This transactional, advisory role focuses on owning client relationships with full firm support behind you.

Requirements include 10+ years in construction and design-professional work and admission to the New York bar. A portable book of business is a notable plus and compensation reflects that.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction/design-professional transactional experience.
• Admission to the New York Bar in 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 construction project lifecycles.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on design and construction contracts (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

Transactional construction

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client advisory

Education

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Construction Attorney (Transactional role)

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey Mattson

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year

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

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