Senior Construction Attorney – Contracts & Disputes

Connectly Recruiting; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a skilled Construction Attorney for a Riverside, California-based client. The candidate will review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts, defend or advise on disputes, and oversee case work from intake to settlement or trial.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and active California bar membership; 5–10 years in construction law and strong writing, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Specialty in construction law strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction industry including labor law, contracts, building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from 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.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes to avoid litigation where possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions in court.
• Supervise administrative staff and paralegals; coordinate client billing and case wrap-up.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction law knowledge

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a skilled Construction Attorney for a Riverside, California-based client. The candidate will review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts, defend or advise on disputes, and oversee case work from intake to settlement or trial.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and active California bar membership; 5–10 years in construction law and strong writing, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential.