Construction Lawyer

Partners Legal Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Our national law firm client is seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join a sophisticated construction practice representing clients across the full lifecycle of complex construction disputes. The role offers substantial responsibility and national-level matters with potential to lead strategy, client counseling, dispute resolution, and trial preparation.

The attorney will handle a broad range of disputes, including bid protests, breach of contract, mediations, arbitrations, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong deposition, dispositive motion, and trial-preparation experience.
• Experience with arbitration and mediation.
• E-discovery experience required.
• Construction litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with delay/disruption claims or breach of contract matters is a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Preparing matters for arbitration, mediation, and trial.
• Managing e-discovery.
• Developing litigation and resolution strategies.
• Advising clients on risk management and potential claims.
• Reporting directly to clients on case strategy and developments.
• Coordinating with local counsel and experts.
• Coordinating with multiple parties across complex matters.
• Taking ownership of significant litigation files from strategy through resolution.

Skills

Litigation

Construction Law

Deposition

Dispositive motions

Arbitration

Mediation

Client counseling

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our growing national law firm client is seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join a sophisticated construction practice representing clients across the full lifecycle of complex construction disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator who wants substantial responsibility, national-level matters, and the ability to take a leading role in strategy, client counseling, dispute resolution, and trial preparation.

The firm is open to Senior Associate and Counsel candidates.

Role Overview

The attorney will represent construction industry clients in a broad range of disputes and advisory matters, including:

• Bid protests
• Claim preparation and presentation
• Delay and disruption claims
• Breach of contract claims
• Mediations and arbitrations
• Complex litigation and appeals
• Risk management and pre-litigation strategy

The attorney will also be responsible for evaluating and managing significant disputes on a national basis.

Responsibilities may include:

• Taking and defending depositions
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Preparing matters for arbitration, mediation, and trial
• Managing e-discovery
• Developing litigation and resolution strategies
• Advising clients on risk management and potential claims
• Reporting directly to clients on case strategy and developments
• Managing local counsel and experts
• Coordinating with multiple parties and stakeholders across complex matters
• Taking ownership of significant litigation files from strategy through resolution

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong deposition, dispositive motion, and trial-preparation experience
• Experience with arbitration and mediation
• E-discovery experience required
• Construction litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with delay/disruption claims, payment disputes, or breach of contract matters is a plus
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating with a broader team
• Strong client-management and strategic judgment skills

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated and highly regarded construction practice
• Handle complex construction disputes on a national basis
• Significant autonomy and client-facing responsibility
• Opportunity to lead litigation strategy and manage major matters
• Exposure to arbitration, mediation, trial, appeals, and risk-management counseling
• Open to Senior Associate and Counsel
• Collaborative environment with meaningful long-term growth potential
• Excellent platform for an experienced attorney looking to deepen or expand a construction litigation practice