Construction Attorney

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our Riverside team. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of construction litigation experience and a strong track record in dispute resolution and contract writing.

Must be licensed to practice law in California and have specialized knowledge of HVAC, new construction, codes, and safety regulations. The role involves drafting contracts, providing strategic legal counsel, and managing heavy caseloads with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Specialty in construction law preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, building codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts and contractor agreements.
• Provide legal counsel to clients and determine strategy.
• Prepare legal documents: motions, briefs, and claims.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes to avoid litigation where possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate as needed.
• Supervise administrative staff and clerks on case projects.

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Legal counsel

Communication skills

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