Construction Law Associate - Impactful Disputes, Hybrid Potential

Orion Placement; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

CLE reimbursement

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced construction law attorney to represent clients in disputes, contracts, and related litigation. You'll work with a focused team to deliver practical, business-minded legal solutions.

Candidates must have 4+ years in construction law and an active bar license in Kentucky (Louisville) or Indiana (Evansville). Initial office-based role with potential hybrid/remote flexibility after ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction law attorney experience.
• Active Kentucky bar license for Louisville office or active Indiana bar license for Evansville office.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, claims, disputes, litigation, or related construction matters.

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 while maintaining strong communication with clients.
• 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.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an experienced construction law attorney to represent clients in disputes, contracts, and related litigation. You'll work with a focused team to deliver practical, business-minded legal solutions.

Candidates must have 4+ years in construction law and an active bar license in Kentucky (Louisville) or Indiana (Evansville). Initial office-based role with potential hybrid/remote flexibility after ramp-up.