Construction Litigation Shareholder / Counsel

Sandberg Phoenix; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandberg Phoenix is seeking a shareholder‑level or counsel construction litigation attorney to join and expand a thriving construction disputes practice supported by strong firm demand. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and influence a growing platform with, and without, a portable book.

The ideal candidate will drive sophisticated matters, deepen client relationships, and contribute to shaping the future of the construction litigation practice across a collaborative platform.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience handling construction litigation matters.
• Ability to manage cases and lead client relationships.
• Portable book is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction and commercial litigation matters.
• Serve as trusted counsel to clients throughout disputes.
• Collaborate with a bench of litigators and support professionals.
• Help grow and develop the firm’s construction litigation capabilities.

Skills

Construction litigation

Client relationship management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Sandberg Phoenix is a full-service, Midwest-based law firm with a national footprint, recognized for its collaborative culture, litigation strength, and commitment to long-term growth. With offices across Missouri, Illinois, and Florida, the firm serves sophisticated clients in complex disputes and transactional matters nationwide.

Build on a Strong Platform
We are seeking a shareholder‑level or counsel construction litigation attorney to join and expand a thriving construction disputes practice supported by meaningful firm demand. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced construction litigator who seeks a strong platform, collaborative support, and room to lead, with or without a significant portable book.

This role is ideal for a construction litigator who wants to focus on sophisticated matters, deepen client relationships, and grow a practice with firm backing. We have work, infrastructure, and cross-selling opportunities already in place and are looking for an attorney ready to take ownership of matters and help shape the future of our construction litigation platform.

You will

• Lead and manage complex construction and commercial litigation matters
• Serve as trusted counsel to clients throughout all phases of disputes
• Collaborate with a bench of litigators and support professionals
• Help grow and develop the firm’s construction litigation capabilities

Why The Sandberg Platform

• Multi-office platform across Missouri, Illinois, and Florida
• The Culture – Recognized as a Best Place to work
• Strong litigation infrastructure with marketing and business development support
• Construction law credibility and leadership within the firm
• Compensation and benefits are competitive and will be structured based on experience, role, and overall practice profile.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have deep experience handling construction litigation matters, strong professional judgment, and a demonstrated ability to lead cases and client relationships. Although a portable book is a plus, success in this role is driven by the firm’s existing demand, collaborative platform, and commitment to long‑term growth.

Sandberg Phoenix is committed to an inclusive environment that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic to the extent protected by federal, state or local laws.