Construction Attorney — Employee-Owned, Riverside

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our team of construction professionals. The role involves drafting and negotiating construction contracts, offering strategic legal counsel, and handling disputes to protect client interests.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, active California bar membership, and strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Accredited law school degree (J.D.) required.
• Active California bar membership with ABA/local association.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience in defense or GC roles.

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

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Client counseling

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our team of construction professionals. The role involves drafting and negotiating construction contracts, offering strategic legal counsel, and handling disputes to protect client interests.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, active California bar membership, and strong writing and analytical skills.