Construction Attorney - Design Professionals Practice

SR Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Growing practice with client contact

Job summary

SR Staffing is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney for a Design Professionals Practice opportunity with a prestigious Am Law 200 law firm in New York, NY. The role focuses on advising architects, engineers, and other design professionals on construction contracts, risk management, and project delivery, with significant client contact.

The ideal candidate will have admission to New York, 8+ years of construction law experience, and a track record representing design professionals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction law experience
• Admitted to practice in New York
• Experience representing architects, engineers, and other design professionals
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating professional services agreements and construction-related contracts
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills
• Ability to serve as outside general counsel to sophisticated design and construction clients

Responsibilities

• Advise architects, engineers and other design professionals on construction contracts, risk management and project delivery.
• Draft and negotiate professional services agreements and construction-related contracts.
• Provide strategic client counseling and management of complex matters.
• Interact with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Construction Attorney - Design Professionals Practice Opportunity - Am Law 200 law firm - New York, NY

Compensation

$175,000 - $325,000 Base Salary (based on experience, qualifications, and book of business)

• Generous PTO
• 401(k)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Growing Practice with Significant Client Contact

Requirements

• MUST HAVE: 8+ years of Construction Law experience
• Admission to practice in New York
• Experience representing architects, engineers, and other design professionals
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating professional services agreements and construction-related contracts
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills
• Ability to serve as outside general counsel to sophisticated design and construction clients

PLUS

• Experience with AIA contracts
• Professional liability matters experience

About the Opportunity

An Am Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join its Design Professionals Practice in New York, NY. This role focuses on advising architects, engineers, and other design professionals on construction contracts, risk management, project delivery, and business-related matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated construction work, strong client interaction, and long-term growth within an expanding practice.