Senior Construction Counsel – Riverside

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

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Riverside, CA seeks a seasoned Construction Attorney to draft and negotiate contracts, advise on disputes, and guide clients through litigation with a focus on risk mitigation.

You must hold a California JD, be admitted to the CA bar, and bring 5–10 years of construction-law litigation experience. The role offers a challenging caseload and opportunities for growth within our team.

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

Construction law

Caseload management

Writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission California

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Riverside, CA seeks a seasoned Construction Attorney to draft and negotiate contracts, advise on disputes, and guide clients through litigation with a focus on risk mitigation.

You must hold a California JD, be admitted to the CA bar, and bring 5–10 years of construction-law litigation experience. The role offers a challenging caseload and opportunities for growth within our team.