Construction Law Associate Attorney (Full-Time) New York City, NY - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation Days

Personal Days

Floating Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in New York City seeks an experienced Construction Law Associate Attorney to manage complex construction litigation lifecycles, draft and negotiate contracts, and lead dispute resolution efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5–9 years of construction law experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and active NY or NJ bar admission. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of dedicated Construction Law experience.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Bar Admission in good standing in NY or NJ.
• Experience in construction litigation, contract structuring, dispute resolution, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute construction litigation lifecycles.
• Draft and negotiate technical construction contracts and project documents.
• Lead ADR processes including mediation and arbitration.
• Provide risk management counsel and contract reviews.

Skills

Construction law

Litigation

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Construction Law Associate Attorney (Full-Time) New York City, NY - DK

• New York City, NY

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Litigation & Defense: Manage and execute complex construction litigation lifecycles, executing high-quality research, legal writing, and oral advocacy.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Structure, draft, and negotiate technical construction contracts, design agreements, and project management documentation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Lead and support mediation, arbitration, and formal dispute resolution pathways on behalf of industry stakeholders.

Risk Management Counseling: Provide data-driven legal advice, proactive contract reviews, and risk mitigation strategies to corporate clients.

Required Qualifications:

Core Experience Level: Minimum 5 to 9 years of dedicated Construction Law experience.

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Licensing: Active Bar Admission in good standing in either New York (NY) or New Jersey (NJ).

Technical Legal Skills: Proven expertise in construction litigation, technical contract structuring, dispute resolution, and strong negotiation capabilities.

Professional Alignment: Exceptional oral/written skills, strict adherence to deadlines, and a strong client-service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Attorneys with deep, established construction law practice backgrounds.

Former District Attorneys, Prosecutors, or Corporation Counsel looking to transition their heavy litigation and trial experience into the construction sector.

Core Competencies:

• Technical: Construction law statutes, multi-party dispute litigation, complex contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Professional: Client relationship management, strategic problem-solving, negotiation mastery, and cross-functional legal teamwork.

Additional Operational Details

• Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation Days, Personal Days, and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Security Clearance and Visa

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary -USD $120,000 to $180,000