Construction Litigation - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, consistently recognized as one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For," is seeking an associate to join our Construction team in California. Following our landmark merger combining a top-tier U.S.

tech and environmental platform with unmatched global energy and infrastructure capabilities, Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking an exceptional 2nd to 4th-year associate to join our elite California Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources team in Construction.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience; construction disputes experience a plus.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Active California bar license required; AmLaw 100 experience and judicial clerkship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, dispute resolution, contract drafting and negotiation for construction projects.
• Support a nationally recognized Construction practice within the California Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources team.

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, consistently recognized as one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For," is seeking an associate to join our Construction team in California. Following our landmark merger combining a top-tier U.S. tech and environmental platform with unmatched global energy and infrastructure capabilities, Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking an exceptional 2nd to 4th-year associate to join our elite California Projects, Energy, Environment and Resources team in Construction.

Qualifications & Experience

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior or midlevel associate to support its nationally recognized Construction practice. The group's core practice areas are counseling, dispute resolution, contract drafting and negotiation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of litigation experience (with experience in construction disputes being a plus but not required), excellent academic credentials, and strong written and communication skills. AmLaw 100 and judicial clerkship experience highly preferred. An active California bar license is required.

Why Ashurst Perkins Coie?

As a newly integrated global powerhouse with 52 offices across 20 countries, we combine the collegial, innovative atmosphere of our legacy roots with an expansive global platform. You will be part of a global Projects, Energy, Environment, and Resources division delivering best-in-class counsel to project developers operating within California and the Western United States. This is an excellent opportunity to receive hands‑on mentorship from leaders in the industry and real responsibilities on headline‑making projects.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation range: $235,000 to $310,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.