Lateral Partner and Senior Associate – Construction and Surety

White and Williams LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) and Firm Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

White and Williams LLP in Philadelphia seeks senior associates and lateral partners for its Construction and Surety practice. The role includes drafting and negotiating construction contracts, managing a broad caseload, and supporting litigation/arbitration. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years in construction practice; partners should bring a book of business (min.

$350K). PA bar admission is required; NJ admission helpful.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice.
• PA bar admission required; NJ bar admission helpful.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Manage a broad caseload across construction/surety matters.
• Support litigation/arbitration in construction/surety disputes.

Skills

Construction law experience

Education

PA bar admission

NJ bar admission helpful

Job description

About The Job

White and Williams LLP is actively seeking to grow its well-established Construction and Surety practice and welcomes resumes from senior associate candidates and lateral partner candidates. Great opportunity to join a busy team representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, building component manufacturers, lenders, borrowers, architectural and engineering firms and insurance and surety companies in construction/surety-related matters including:

• construction management and project administration,
• delay and disruption claims,
• breach of contract claims,
• surety bond claims,
• surety indemnity claims,
• and all other forms of construction/surety-related litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

About The Job

White and Williams LLP is actively seeking to grow its well-established Construction and Surety practice and welcomes resumes from senior associate candidates and lateral partner candidates. Great opportunity to join a busy team representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, building component manufacturers, lenders, borrowers, architectural and engineering firms and insurance and surety companies in construction/surety-related matters including:

• construction contract drafting/negotiation,
• construction management and project administration,
• construction defect litigation,
• delay and disruption claims,
• breach of contract claims,
• mechanics' lien claims,
• surety bond claims,
• surety indemnity claims,
• and all other forms of construction/surety-related litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

Ideal partner candidates will have a minimum book of $350K and the ability to take on challenging matters for existing Firm clients. Senior associate candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice and the ability to manage significant responsibilities across a broad caseload.

We offer a flexible, hybrid home/office work schedule with state-of-the-art resources and 24/7 technical support. In addition to a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits. Driven by excellence in client service, we employ a team-based approach where each file is carefully staffed with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants who work collaboratively with one another to make sure the clients’ needs are met.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Requirements

• PA bar admission
• NJ bar admission helpful
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice

Why Work at White and Williams?

People choose to work at White and Williams because they want to be a part of an ethical, fair and professional work environment. White and Williams strives to recruit and maintain a workforce of highly motivated individuals. Our employees are carefully trained and mentored to succeed. We enjoy a culture of open doors, first names and hard work! Our friendly, flexible and open atmosphere has been enjoyed and supported by our employees throughout the years. We are team players with one common goal - meeting our clients' needs.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity from recruitment through employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or preference, national origin, veteran status or disability, consistent with business necessity and safe performance on the job.

The Benefits

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Firm Match
• Family and Medical Leave
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• CLEs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Annual Flu Shots
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Pre-Tax Transportation Benefit
• Vision Insurance