Senior Attorney – Construction Litigation & Contracts

New York City School Construction Authority (SCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Dental & vision coverage

Pension plan & 401K/457/IRA

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) seeks a Senior Attorney (Litigation) to guide legal strategies on contracts, construction litigation, and mechanic’s liens. The attorney will oversee litigation matters, negotiate contracts, and draft MOUs, reports to General Counsel, and collaborate across legal, construction management, real estate, and related teams.

Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience (4+ in construction/ contracts/ litigation) with NYS Bar admission.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and currently in good standing.
• Minimum of six years of relevant legal experience, including at least four years in construction, contracts, litigation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Authority at mediations involving construction contracts, disputes, and other matters.
• Oversee construction litigation and lien foreclosure actions.
• Negotiate and draft license agreements, contracts, and memoranda of understanding.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on complex legal issues with minimal direction to protect the interests of the Authority where applicable laws, regulations, or legal precedents may be unclear or not well defined.
• Provide general legal support to the Authority as required.
• Report to senior management regarding the status and progress of assigned matters.
• Review and recommend changes to existing policies and procedures within designated divisions to improve compliance.
• Provide legal advice regarding contract and project closeout procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) seeks a Senior Attorney (Litigation) to guide legal strategies on contracts, construction litigation, and mechanic’s liens. The attorney will oversee litigation matters, negotiate contracts, and draft MOUs, reports to General Counsel, and collaborate across legal, construction management, real estate, and related teams.

Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience (4+ in construction/ contracts/ litigation) with NYS Bar admission.