Construction Litigation Shareholder

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and professionaldevelopment

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Shareholder to join a well-established practice focusing on complex disputes for contractors, owners, sureties, and design professionals. The role offers leadership across case strategy, client relations, and business development in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has substantial construction‑law litigation background, excellent advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in MO, IL, OR, or FL.
• Extensive litigation experience with emphasis on construction law preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, lien law, and surety/bond claims.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with courtroom/deposition experience.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from assessment to discovery, motions, trial, and appeal.
• Represent clients in disputes involving construction defects, liens, bonds, and contracts.
• Advise on risk management and contract drafting to prevent disputes.
• Take and defend depositions, draft dispositive motions, and prepare for arbitration or trial.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators and support staff on complex matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and participate in business development.

Skills

Litigation

Construction Law

Client Relations

Negotiation

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active bar license in MO/IL/OR/FL

Job description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lauren Mills

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Shareholder to join a well-established litigation practice with a strong regional and national reputation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment and wants to build a substantive practice representing contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, sureties, and design professionals in complex construction disputes.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with direct access to firm leadership
• Opportunities for career growth within a respected litigation practice

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Manage all phases of litigation, from case assessment and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal
• Represent clients in disputes involving construction defects, delay claims, mechanic's liens, payment and performance bond claims, contract disputes, and professional liability
• Advise clients on risk management and contract drafting/review to help prevent disputes before they arise
• Take and defend depositions, draft and argue dispositive motions, and prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators and support staff on multi-party, technically complex matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-minded counsel
• Participate in business development efforts, including client relationship management and industry involvement

What We're Looking For

J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in MO, IL, OR FL

• Litigation experience, with substantial experience in construction law preferred
• Strong understanding of construction industry contracts, lien law, and surety/bond claims
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with courtroom and deposition experience
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client-service skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in the construction industry

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