Construction Law Attorney

Ascendion; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental)

Flexible schedule + PTO + Vacation

Job summary

Boutique Law Firm in Florida seeks a Construction Law Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate handles construction contracts, dispute resolution, and client advisement with strong advocacy skills and Florida licensure.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising owners and contractors on risk management and compliance, and representing clients in disputes through various forums.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction law or related matters.
• Experience with both trial and transactional work.
• Licensed in Florida and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex construction contracts and related agreements.
• Advise owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on risk management and compliance.
• Represent clients in construction-related disputes across state and federal courts, arbitrations, and mediations.

Skills

Construction law

Trial & transactional work

Client communication

Legal analysis

Job description

We are working with a Boutique Law Firm, looking for a Construction Law Attorney to join their team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 3+ years of experience.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience
• Experience in construction law, business disputes, commercial transactions, corporate governance, contract drafting, or related matters
• Experience with both trial and transactional work
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, sound legal analysis, and strong client communication abilities
• Licensed in Florida and in good standing

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex construction contracts, subcontracts, design-build agreements, joint venture agreements, and architectural/engineering service agreements
• Advise owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on risk management, regulatory compliance, zoning, and land use throughout all project phases
• Represent clients in construction-related disputes, mechanics' liens, bond claims, breach of contract actions, defect litigation, delay/disruption claims, and bid protests across state/federal courts, arbitrations, and mediations.

The annual salary for this position is between 150k-180k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc.
• Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time