Senior Construction Counsel, Riverside, CA (HVAC/MEP Focus)

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

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Riverside, California seeks an experienced construction attorney to join our team of construction professionals. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience and a proven track record in disputes, contract drafting, and risk management for construction projects.

You will review and draft contracts, provide strategic counsel to clients, prepare pleadings and motions, and help supervise paralegals and staff to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience.
• Knowledge of construction law and safety regulations.
• Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts and contractor agreements.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing situations and defining strategy.
• Prepare legal documents including 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; manage client billing and meetings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Client counseling

Construction law

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Riverside, California seeks an experienced construction attorney to join our team of construction professionals. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience and a proven track record in disputes, contract drafting, and risk management for construction projects.

You will review and draft contracts, provide strategic counsel to clients, prepare pleadings and motions, and help supervise paralegals and staff to ensure efficient case management.