Construction Partner

gpac; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Construction Partner to join our expanding platform.

The role offers sophisticated construction matters, strong internal support, and significant leadership opportunities in South Florida, with no portable book of business required. The ideal candidate will handle complex construction litigation and transactional matters, advise a range of construction clients, and lead matters from pre-suit strategy to trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling construction litigation and/or transactional construction matters.
• Strong background in dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and client management.
• Experience representing construction industry stakeholders in sophisticated matters.
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Florida Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex construction litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters
• Advise developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and other construction industry clients
• Draft and negotiate construction and design-related agreements
• Manage matters from pre-suit strategy through resolution, including motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Provide practical risk management and project-level advisory support to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice groups including real estate, commercial litigation, and corporate matters

Skills

Construction litigation

Contract negotiation

Client management

Legal writing

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Construction Partner | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A growing national law firm is seeking a Construction Partner to join its Fort Lauderdale office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction attorney looking to join a collaborative and expanding platform with sophisticated work, strong internal support, and a strategic commitment to continued growth in South Florida. No portable book of business is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex construction litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters
• Advise developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and other construction industry clients
• Draft and negotiate construction and design-related agreements
• Manage matters from pre-suit strategy through resolution, including motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Provide practical risk management and project-level advisory support to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice groups including real estate, commercial litigation, and corporate matters

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling construction litigation and/or transactional construction matters
• Strong background in complex dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and client management
• Experience representing construction industry stakeholders in sophisticated matters
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Florida Bar admission required

Opportunity Highlights

• No portable book of business required
• Established national platform with continued investment in South Florida growth
• Sophisticated construction and development-related matters
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Strong opportunity for leadership, practice growth, and long‑term advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Schedule: Full-Time

Practice Area: Construction Law / Construction Litigation / Construction Transactions

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.