Lateral Partner and Senior Associate - Construction and Surety

BCG Attorney Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with firm match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Lateral Partner and Senior Associate to join the Construction and Surety practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to handle a broad caseload involving contract negotiation, litigation, and dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate has PA bar admission (NJ helpful), at least 6 years in construction, and a JD from an accredited law school. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing construction defect litigation, addressing surety and

Qualifications

• Admission to the PA bar; NJ bar admission is helpful.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice.
• JD from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Manage construction defect litigation and related claims.
• Handle surety bond and indemnity claims.
• Engage in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with a team of legal professionals to meet client needs.

Skills

Construction contracts

Litigation

Negotiation

Team leadership

Arbitration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

PA Bar Admission

New Jersey Bar Admission helpful

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lateral Partner and Senior Associate for its Construction and Surety practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team handling a variety of construction and surety-related matters, including contract negotiation, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Manage construction defect litigation and related claims.
• Handle surety bond and indemnity claims.
• Engage in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with a team of legal professionals to meet client needs.

Requirements

• Admission to the PA bar; NJ bar admission is helpful.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice.
• Ability to manage a broad caseload with significant responsibilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Pennsylvania; New Jersey is a plus.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex legal matters.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid employee life insurance and supplemental options.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with firm match.
• Family and medical leave.
• Medical flexible spending accounts.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Annual flu shots.
• Vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Pre-tax transportation benefit.