Construction Attorney — Hybrid Start with Strong Bonus

Orionplacement; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

CLE reimbursement

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced construction law attorney to join our team in Louisville or Evansville. The role focuses on construction law matters, including disputes, contracts, and related litigation, with opportunities to advise clients and negotiate complex agreements.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of construction law experience, an active bar license in Kentucky or Indiana, and proven skills in writing, negotiation, and client communication.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of attorney experience in construction law.
• Active bar license in Kentucky (Louisville) or Indiana (Evansville).
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, claims, disputes, litigation, or related matters.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of construction law matters, including disputes, claims, contracts, and related litigation.
• Counsel construction industry clients on legal risks, contractual obligations, and practical strategies for resolving issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and other project-related agreements.
• Manage matters from initial strategy through resolution with strong client communication.
• Conduct legal research, prepare motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to identify issues early and develop efficient, business-minded solutions.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, litigation, and other dispute resolution proceedings as appropriate.

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced construction law attorney to join our team in Louisville or Evansville. The role focuses on construction law matters, including disputes, contracts, and related litigation, with opportunities to advise clients and negotiate complex agreements.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of construction law experience, an active bar license in Kentucky or Indiana, and proven skills in writing, negotiation, and client communication.