Construction Attorney

Software Placement Group; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced Construction Attorney to join its legal team, providing world-class legal representation and contract guidance to internal construction professionals. You will review and create construction contracts, advise on strategy, prepare legal documents, and resolve claims while coordinating with administrative staff.

Required qualifications include a J.D., active California bar membership, and CA licensure to practice law; HVAC and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the ABA/local bar association in California.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction.
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision.
• Strong writing, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements to protect against general liability and payment protection issues.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing client situations, defining needs, and determining proper strategy and course of action.
• Prepare legal documents such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes involving contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens, avoiding 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 coordinate with clerks on client billing, meetings, and case wrap-up

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Litigation strategy

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Location: Riverside, CA (Metro Area) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $200k-$300k

Overview

An established construction-industry company specializing in HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join its legal team. This role provides world-class legal representation and contract guidance to internal construction professionals, playing a key part in protecting the company from liability and payment risks.

What you'll do

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements to protect against general liability and payment protection issues
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing client situations, defining needs, and determining proper strategy and course of action
• Prepare legal documents such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims
• Resolve construction claims and disputes involving contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens, avoiding 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 coordinate with clerks on client billing, meetings, and case wrap-up

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the ABA/local bar association in California
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Current knowledge of the construction industry, including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations
• Knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision
• Strong writing, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel
• Specialty in construction law strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation range: $200k-$300k

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to provide world-class legal representation and contract writing within an established team of construction professionals.