We are seeking an experienced construction law attorney to join a team in an Of Counsel or senior associate capacity. The right candidate is someone who is energized by seeing work through to completion, brings creative thinking to complex problems, who takes pride in supporting clients and colleagues alike, and who is ready to grow with a firm that is building something exceptional. There are possible partnership opportunities at some future point.
Practice Area Focus
- Primary focus on construction law; surety law experience is a strong plus
- Litigation experience is required; candidates with transactional-only or contract-only backgrounds are not a fit for this role
- Experience with public/private construction projects, bonding disputes, and/or contractor claims is preferred
- Business law experience is a welcome addition
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction law
- Active member of the Georgia Bar
- Demonstrated litigation experience in construction-related matters
- Surety law background preferred but not required
- A self-starter who can identify issues, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and wants to be part of a collaborative team in a small firm setting
Compensation and Structure
- Target compensation: $175,000, structured on a draw against earnings model with quarterly true-ups
- Compensation is performance-tied to existing book of business and collections
- Employment status: preferred 1099 contractor
- Work arrangement: prefer in-office but open to hybrid arrangement
- North Atlanta, Georgia area preferred
- Collaborative, positive, small-team environment with direct access to firm partners