Public Sector Contracts & Complex Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive health benefits

401(k) plan with partial matching

Job summary

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP in California seeks an Associate with 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies, focusing on contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, negotiating, and litigation skills, experience advising on CPRA compliance, and admission to the California Bar. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public contracts.
• Litigation experience in public works and construction disputes.
• CPRA compliance advisory experience is a plus.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise public agencies on contracting, procurement, and related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of public contracts.
• Assist with construction-disputes litigation and risk management.
• Provide CPRA compliance advisory as needed.

Skills

Public contracting experience

Litigation experience

Contract drafting & negotiation

Analytical writing

Education

Admission to the State Bar of California

Job description

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP in California seeks an Associate with 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies, focusing on contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, negotiating, and litigation skills, experience advising on CPRA compliance, and admission to the California Bar. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment.