Senior Associate General Counsel – Design & Construction

Related Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Related Companies is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support all design and construction‑related legal matters across its portfolio. This role will partner closely with construction, project management, and procurement teams on large‑scale projects.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in construction law, contract negotiation, and risk management within complex construction environments. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $275,000+.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidate must hold a J.D. and be admitted to at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred).
• Approximately 7–10 years of legal experience focused on construction law.
• Experience at top law firm or in-house with a large contractor.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience on construction and design contracts.
• Ability to assess risk, allocate insurance and indemnification terms.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills; ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on construction matters across active projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate construction agreements and related documents.
• Advise on risk allocation, insurance, bonding, indemnification, and other key terms.
• Support project teams on contract administration, including change orders, delay claims, disputes, and enforcement of contractual rights.
• Provide guidance on construction disputes, including strategy, claims management, and coordination with external counsel.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain standard construction contract templates and playbooks.
• Provide practical, business‑oriented advice to support efficient project execution.

Skills

Drafting construction agreements

Negotiation

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission (New York preferred)

7–10 years of construction-law experience

Job description

Related Companies is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support all design and construction‑related legal matters across its portfolio. This role will partner closely with construction, project management, and procurement teams on large‑scale projects.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in construction law, contract negotiation, and risk management within complex construction environments. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $275,000+.