Partner - Construction Defect (Hybrid)

KAHANA & FELD LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO

Equity/Non-equity partnership track

Open leadership positions

Job summary

Kahana Feld LLP in Austin is seeking Construction Defect Partners to join our growing national team. You can become an Equity Partner at a fast-growing firm that values teamwork and will help you market, with a supportive culture and mentorship at its core.

We offer excellent benefits including Paid Parental Leave and Flexible PTO, with leadership opportunities open to all attorneys. Promotion to partnership is based on great work and cultural fit, not on a pre-existing book of business.

Qualifications

• Partner level Construction Defect experience, including the ability to run files and manage clients and carrier relationships.
• Trial experience a plus.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the Texas bar in good standing.

Skills

Construction Defect

Trial Experience

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

National Firm Looking for Construction Defect Partners to Join our Austin Team!

Kahana Feld is an award-winning national law firm with over fifteen offices nationally and growing. We are seeking Construction Defect Partners that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Become an Equity Partner at a fast-growing national firm that values teamwork, does not require a “book” of business to become an equity partner, and will help you market.
• Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a supportive culture.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm:

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity. Promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Partner level Construction Defect experience, including the ability to run files and manage clients and carrier relationships.
• Trial experience a plus.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the Texas bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $200,000 - $280,000 plus discretionary and hours based bonuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

KF was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

We have a unique business model designed to support the success of all our attorneys, from day one! Building a law practice with a great culture is the purpose of the firm.