Junior Construction Associate - Contracts & Disputes

Holland & Knight LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in New York is seeking an associate for the construction practice, focusing on drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex construction, license, and design-related agreements. You will support partners and clients across the full lifecycle of projects, handling owner-contractor and owner-architect agreements for diverse domestic and international clients.

The role includes assisting with disputes, risk management, and project counseling, with opportunities for direct

Qualifications

• Experience drafting/negotiating construction agreements.
• Experience advising on construction-related disputes and risk management.
• Ability to work with owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate owner–contractor, owner–architect, and related construction agreements.
• Support on projects from conception through closeout, including risk assessment and compliance.
• Provide dispute resolution support, claims avoidance, and litigation/arbitration assistance as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Project counseling

Dispute work

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP in New York is seeking an associate for the construction practice, focusing on drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex construction, license, and design-related agreements. You will support partners and clients across the full lifecycle of projects, handling owner-contractor and owner-architect agreements for diverse domestic and international clients.

The role includes assisting with disputes, risk management, and project counseling, with opportunities for direct