Senior Construction Attorney — Disputes & Contracts (Riverside)

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our team of construction professionals. You will review and draft construction contracts, advise clients, and help resolve disputes with a focus on protecting client interests.

This role requires 5–10 years of litigation experience, strong knowledge of construction law, labor codes, safety regulations, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Specialty in construction law preferred
• Knowledge of construction industry including labor law, contracts, building codes, and safety regulations
• Strong writing, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills

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

Construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our team of construction professionals. You will review and draft construction contracts, advise clients, and help resolve disputes with a focus on protecting client interests.

This role requires 5–10 years of litigation experience, strong knowledge of construction law, labor codes, safety regulations, and excellent written and verbal communication.