Senior Construction Counsel – Contracts & Litigation

Hire Consulting Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our team, focusing on contracts, disputes, and risk management for construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of litigation experience, is licensed in California, and specializes in construction law, with strong writing and negotiation skills. You will draft and review contracts, guide clients through disputes, and work with a team to deliver world-class legal representation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

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 knowledge

Strong writing skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our team, focusing on contracts, disputes, and risk management for construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of litigation experience, is licensed in California, and specializes in construction law, with strong writing and negotiation skills. You will draft and review contracts, guide clients through disputes, and work with a team to deliver world-class legal representation.