Public Contracting and Complex Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonuses (discretionary)

Competitive health benefits

401(k) with matching

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Jose, CA seeks a Public Contracting and Complex Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies in contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation.

The role requires admission to the California Bar and a Juris Doctor degree, with duties including advising public agencies, drafting and negotiating contracts, litigating public works disputes, and assisting CPRA compliance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• JD degree required.

Responsibilities

• Advise California public agencies on public contracting.
• Draft, review, and negotiate public agency agreements, including professional services and technology contracts.
• Litigate California public works and construction disputes, including delay and surety bond claims.
• Assist with broader public agency litigation, including CPRA compliance.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Client service orientation

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Contracting and Complex Litigation Associate in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience representing public agencies, focusing on contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation matters.

Duties

• Advise California public agencies on public contracting.
• Draft, review, and negotiate public agency agreements, including professional services and technology contracts.
• Litigate California public works and construction disputes, including delay and surety bond claims.
• Assist with broader public agency litigation, including CPRA compliance.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience with public agencies.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong client-service orientation and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Reasonable billable-hour expectations.
• Discretionary and billable-hours bonuses.
• Competitive health benefits.
• 401(k) plan with partial matching contributions.