Construction Litigation Associate

BCL Legal

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 260,000 - 420,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm in New York is seeking a mid-level associate for its construction litigation practice. This role offers the chance to work on complex disputes and requires 4–7 years of relevant experience. The firm pays a competitive salary and provides structured training and development. Ideal candidates should possess excellent drafting and case management skills.

Qualifications

4–7 years of construction litigation or arbitration experience at a leading law firm.
Strong foundation in complex disputes; familiarity with standard construction forms (EPC, FIDIC, NEC) is advantageous.
Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and ambitious to build a career at the very top of the market.

Responsibilities

Join a market-leading team that acts on complex and high-value matters worldwide.
Advise on disputes arising out of transport, energy transition, renewables, social infrastructure, real estate, and mega-projects.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Case management

Client-handling

Managing complex cross-border matters

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Base pay range

$260,000.00/yr - $420,000.00/yr

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We are working with a prestigious global law firm that is seeking to add a mid-level associate to its construction litigation / disputes practice in New York. This is a rare chance to join a market-leading team that acts on some of the most complex and high-value matters worldwide, spanning infrastructure, energy, and large-scale development projects.

The successful candidate will step into a team with a strong international platform, advising blue-chip clients on disputes arising out of transport, energy transition, renewables, social infrastructure, real estate, and mega-projects. The practice advises developers, contractors, investors, funds, lenders, and public entities across all stages of the construction lifecycle.

Compensation: The firm pays Cravath scale base salary and bonuses
Prestige: Be part of a globally recognized litigation and disputes practice with a reputation for excellence in construction, infrastructure, and energy disputes
Breadth of Work: Exposure to domestic litigation and international arbitration, involving delay and disruption claims, defects, change orders, professional negligence, and contract termination disputes
Cross-Border Reach: Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas on multijurisdictional projects and disputes
Sector Diversity: Work spans renewables (wind, solar, nuclear), oil and gas, data centers, transport, utilities, airports, and PPPs
Support and Development: Structured training, close partner mentorship, and clear progression pathways in one of the world’s elite law firms

Ideal Background

Experience: 4–7 years of construction litigation or arbitration experience at a leading law firm
Background: Strong foundation in complex disputes; familiarity with standard construction forms (EPC, FIDIC, NEC) is advantageous
Skills: Excellent drafting, case management, and client-handling skills; able to manage complex cross-border matters
Mindset: Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and ambitious to build a career at the very top of the market

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a truly global disputes powerhouse where you will work on landmark matters, be compensated at the very top of the market, and develop as part of a collaborative, international team.

If you are a mid-level construction litigator ready to drive your career forwards, we would be delighted to speak with you in confidence.

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