Construction Attorney

Job Juncture; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Professionals in Riverside, California seeks an experienced Construction Attorney to lead contract development and dispute resolution across construction projects. The role requires a strong background in construction law and California licensing.

The attorney will provide strategic legal counsel, draft and review complex agreements, and manage litigation or arbitration processes while mentoring junior staff. A JD and active CA bar membership are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) is required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel is desired.
• Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred.
• Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues.
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper strategy and course of action.
• Prepare legal documents, such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims on behalf of the client.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court.
• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals and work with clerks to set up client billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects.

Skills

Construction law

Litigation

Contract drafting

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Construction Attorney Job Description

We are looking for an experienced construction attorney to join our established team of Construction Professionals. We are a plumbing and heating company in the Riverside, California metro area. The ideal candidate should have 5 - 10 years of construction industry legal experience and a proven track record of favorable dispute resolution and litigation experiences. Knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction is also required. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills are needed as you will work closely with our team to provide them world-class legal representation and contract writing Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Construction Attorney responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper strategy and course of action
• Prepare legal documents, such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims on behalf of the client
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court
• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals and work with clerks to set up client billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects
• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree is required
• Must be an active member of the ABA/local bar association in California
• 5 - 10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel is desired
• Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred
• Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required
• Ability to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Strong writing skills, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are necessary

Construction Attorney compensation - $200k-$300k