Construction Attorney - Hybrid: Contracts & Disputes

Orion Placement; Saddle River (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced construction lawyer in New Jersey to join a respected construction-focused team. The role involves handling sophisticated construction disputes, contracts, litigation, arbitration, and project counseling with meaningful ownership of matters.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week, allowing collaboration in the Toms River, NJ office and with major industry clients.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of construction law experience.
• A book of business is preferred.
• Experience with construction disputes, contracts, litigation, or related project counseling.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction disputes, contract matters, and related commercial litigation.
• Analyze and advise on construction contracts, project issues, claims, and risk.
• Handle matters involving construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Draft and review contracts, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective strategies for complex construction matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to manage matters efficiently and deliver high-quality results.
• Develop deeper expertise across construction law while taking increasing ownership of client matters.

Skills

Construction law experience

Contract disputes experience

Legal research and writing

Client communication

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an experienced construction lawyer in New Jersey to join a respected construction-focused team. The role involves handling sophisticated construction disputes, contracts, litigation, arbitration, and project counseling with meaningful ownership of matters.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week, allowing collaboration in the Toms River, NJ office and with major industry clients.