Senior Construction Counsel | Outside GC for Design Pros

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An Am Law 200 firm in New York is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join its growing Design Professionals Practice in New York. This role will involve working closely with architects, engineers, and sophisticated construction clients on contracts, risk management, and project delivery.

You will advise on professional services agreements and construction contracts, provide direct client counseling, and have the opportunity to act as outside general counsel for design and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction law experience.
• Active New York Bar admission.
• Experience representing architects, engineers, or other design professionals.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating professional services agreements and construction contracts.
• Strong client counseling and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with design professionals and clients on contracts, risk management, and project delivery.
• Counsel clients and act as outside general counsel as appropriate.
• Manage complex construction and design professional matters.

Skills

Construction law

Client counseling

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Education

Active New York Bar admission

Tools

AIA contracts

Job description

An Am Law 200 firm in New York is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join its growing Design Professionals Practice in New York. This role will involve working closely with architects, engineers, and sophisticated construction clients on contracts, risk management, and project delivery.

You will advise on professional services agreements and construction contracts, provide direct client counseling, and have the opportunity to act as outside general counsel for design and