Construction Transactions & Litigation Associate - Midlevel

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Anchorage, Portland, Seattle (AK, OR, WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate to join its Real Property practice in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, or Anchorage, AK, handling construction and design contracts and related litigation.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on terms and risk, and supporting dispute resolution in construction matters. Salary ranges from $147,000 to $325,000 annualized, with comprehensive benefits and discretionary bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of construction and design contracts experience.
• Active bar admission and residency in the state of the office where based.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with familiarity of AIA/AGC/DBIA forms.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction and design agreements.
• Advising clients on contract terms and risk allocation.
• Supporting dispute resolution and litigation related to construction projects.
• Working with custom and industry-standard contract forms (AIA, AGC, and DBIA).

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Construction contracts experience

Litigation support

Tools

AIA contract forms

AGC contract forms

DBIA contract forms

Job description

Construction Transactions & Litigation Associate - Midlevel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Rolling Basis (Official)

Anchorage, AK / Portland, OR / Seattle, WA

$147,000 to $325,000 annualized salary range

At least 3 years of experience with construction and design contracts and related litigation in a mid-size or large law firm or in-house legal department. Active bar admission in, and residency within, the state of the office where the attorney will be based.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join its Real Property practice group in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, or Anchorage, AK. The attorney will support the firm's construction and design practice, handling transactional matters and litigation involving commercial and public construction and design contracts.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• At least 3 years of experience with construction and design contracts and related litigation in a mid-size or large law firm or in-house legal department.
• Active bar admission in, and residency within, the state of the office where the attorney will be based.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with AIA, AGC, and DBIA contract forms.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting and negotiating construction and design agreements.
• Advising clients on contract terms and risk allocation.
• Supporting dispute resolution and litigation related to construction projects.
• Working with custom and industry-standard contract forms (AIA, AGC, and DBIA).

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Salary Range: $147,000 to $325,000 annualized. Actual pay adjusted based on education, training, experience, and other job-related factors. Includes comprehensive benefits and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.