Construction Litigation Attorney

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An Am Law 200 firm in New York is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join its growing Design Professionals Practice in New York. This role will involve working closely with architects, engineers, and sophisticated construction clients on contracts, risk management, and project delivery.

You will advise on professional services agreements and construction contracts, provide direct client counseling, and have the opportunity to act as outside general counsel for design and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction law experience.
• Active New York Bar admission.
• Experience representing architects, engineers, or other design professionals.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating professional services agreements and construction contracts.
• Strong client counseling and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with design professionals and clients on contracts, risk management, and project delivery.
• Counsel clients and act as outside general counsel as appropriate.
• Manage complex construction and design professional matters.

Skills

Construction law

Client counseling

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Education

Active New York Bar admission

Tools

AIA contracts

Job description

Construction Attorney | Design Professionals | New York, NY

$200K to $300K Base | Am Law 200 Firm | Growing Practice

An Am Law 200 firm is looking for an experienced Construction Attorney to join its growing Design Professionals Practice in New York. This is an opportunity to work directly with architects, engineers, and sophisticated construction clients on complex contracts, risk management, project delivery, and business matters.

Why consider this opportunity?

• $200K to $300K base salary, based on experience and book of business
• Significant direct client contact and counseling responsibility
• Sophisticated construction and design professional matters
• Opportunity to act as outside general counsel to design and construction clients
• Growing practice with long term growth potential
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, and professional development opportunities

What they're looking for:

• 8+ years of construction law experience
• Active New York Bar admission
• Experience representing architects, engineers, or other design professionals
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating professional services agreements and construction contracts
• Strong client counseling and negotiation skills

Experience with AIA contracts, construction litigation, professional liability, or design defect matters is a plus.

If you're an experienced construction attorney looking for sophisticated work, meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to grow with an expanding practice,