Construction Counsel: Real Estate & Project Law

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) in New York City seeks an experienced Construction Associate to join its Construction Group. The ideal candidate has 3–12 years of hands-on construction, real estate, or commercial litigation experience and NY admission.

Hybrid schedule with in-office Tuesdays–Thursdays and remote options on Mondays and Fridays. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $215,000, with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Excellence in writing and legal analysis.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple cases under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft license/access agreements for construction projects.
• Handle RPAPL 881 proceedings and related matters.
• Advise on mechanics’ liens, lien foreclosures, defects, and delay claims.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Legal research

Oral communication

Job description

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) in New York City seeks an experienced Construction Associate to join its Construction Group. The ideal candidate has 3–12 years of hands-on construction, real estate, or commercial litigation experience and NY admission.

Hybrid schedule with in-office Tuesdays–Thursdays and remote options on Mondays and Fridays. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $215,000, with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.