Partner - Construction Defect (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Open leadership/partnership

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Kahana Feld, a national law firm with a Houston office, seeks Construction Defect Partners to join our team. The role offers an equity/partnership track and the opportunity to lead files, manage clients and carrier relationships from day one.

Candidates should have partner-level Construction Defect experience, trial exposure is a plus, excellent references, and be a member in good standing of the Texas Bar. We foster a collaborative culture with competitive benefits.

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 experience

Education

Texas bar admission

Job description

Description

National Firm Looking for Construction Defect Partners to Join our Houston 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.

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.

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.