Construction & Commercial Disputes Attorney

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney in Chicago to handle high-stakes disputes involving construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will manage complex commercial and civil matters, conduct thorough research, and craft persuasive briefs with attention to technical detail.

Responsibilities include leading case strategy, handling discovery, and coordinating with expert witnesses and senior litigators.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex commercial, construction, or sophisticated civil litigation.
• Excellent research, analytical reasoning, and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex assignments and significant litigation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial, construction, and infrastructure litigation and arbitration.
• Independently conduct legal research, factual investigations, and document analysis.
• Draft complex motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive litigation materials.
• Analyze intricate contractual disputes, engineering issues, construction schedules, and technical evidence.
• Manage extensive discovery and document-intensive litigation involving substantial electronic records.
• Work closely with expert witnesses, technical consultants, and experienced litigators.
• Take meaningful ownership of litigation assignments, case strategy, depositions, and hearing preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Analytical writing

Independent handling

Motion practice

Discovery

Attention to detail

Documentary records analysis

Construction/engineering knowledge

Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney: Complex Construction & Commercial Disputes

A highly regarded Chicago litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to handle sophisticated, high-stakes disputes involving major construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. The firm's matters involve substantial financial exposure, complex contractual disputes, technically demanding evidence, and extensive documentary records.

This opportunity is designed for an accomplished litigator with exceptional analytical and writing skills who can make an immediate impact on complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial, construction, and infrastructure litigation and arbitration.
• Independently conduct sophisticated legal research, factual investigations, and document analysis.
• Draft complex motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other substantive litigation materials.
• Analyze intricate contractual disputes, engineering issues, construction schedules, and technical evidence.
• Manage extensive discovery and document-intensive litigation involving substantial electronic records.
• Work closely with expert witnesses, technical consultants, and experienced litigators.
• Take meaningful ownership of litigation assignments, case strategy, depositions, and hearing preparation.

Qualifications

• Substantive litigation experience, preferably in complex commercial, construction, or sophisticated civil litigation.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical reasoning, and persuasive writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle complex legal assignments and significant litigation responsibilities.
• Strong experience with substantive motion practice, discovery, and detailed factual investigations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand technically complex subject matter.
• Proven ability to analyze substantial documentary records and develop effective legal arguments.
• Background in construction, engineering, or architecture is beneficial but not required.

Why Us?

• Work on sophisticated, high-value disputes involving major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Handle intellectually challenging matters involving complex legal, contractual, and technical issues.
• Take on meaningful responsibility within an established litigation practice.
• Work alongside highly experienced litigators and industry experts.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for exceptional talent.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.