Senior Construction Attorney — CA (Litigation & Contracts)

Essenti Talent; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our client’s team. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts, providing strategic legal counsel, and resolving disputes arising from construction projects.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, CA bar admission, and a strong knowledge of construction law, codes, and safety regulations. This on-site position offers high-visibility work and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree is required.
• Must be an active member of the ABA/local bar association in California.
• 5 - 10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel is desired.
• Specialty in construction law is strongly preferred.
• Current knowledge of the construction industry including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations is required.
• Ability to handle heavy caseload with little supervision.
• Strong writing skills, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper strategy and course of action
• Prepare legal documents, such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims on behalf of the client
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court
• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals and work with clerks to set up client billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Legal counsel

Negotiation

Mediation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Essenti Talent in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our client’s team. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts, providing strategic legal counsel, and resolving disputes arising from construction projects.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, CA bar admission, and a strong knowledge of construction law, codes, and safety regulations. This on-site position offers high-visibility work and collaboration with project teams.