Senior Construction Attorney — Builder-Focused, Riverside

Management Performance Associates; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced Construction Attorney to join a team of construction professionals. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, is licensed to practice in California, and possesses knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and new construction.

The attorney will review and draft contracts, provide strategic counsel, and manage disputes to mitigate risk. Strong writing and communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Active California bar membership required.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution preferred.
• Specialization in construction law strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction industry including labor law, contracts, codes, and safety regulations expected.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements with protection against liability and payment issues.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing situations, defining needs, and determining strategy.
• Prepare legal documents such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims for clients.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes to avoid litigation where possible through negotiation and arbitration.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions in court on behalf of clients.
• Supervise administrative staff and paralegals, and coordinate client billing and case wrap-up.

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Active California Bar license

Job description

Management Performance Associates in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced Construction Attorney to join a team of construction professionals. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, is licensed to practice in California, and possesses knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and new construction.

The attorney will review and draft contracts, provide strategic counsel, and manage disputes to mitigate risk. Strong writing and communication skills are essential in this role.