Senior Construction Litigation Associate

Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Welby, Brady, & Greenblatt, LLP in White Plains, NY (In Office) seeks a Senior Associate with 5–7+ years of construction litigation experience to take ownership of sophisticated matters and draft/argue complex motions and appeals. You will conduct depositions and work directly with construction industry decision-makers across NY, NJ, and CT, all while eliminating the daily Manhattan commute.

This NYC-trained litigator role offers regional practice across multiple jurisdictions, competitive base

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Admission in New York and New Jersey (CT admission a plus).
• Ability to independently manage matters.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sophisticated matters.
• Draft and argue complex motions and appeals.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Work directly with construction industry decision-makers.
• Practice regionally across multiple jurisdictions.
• Eliminate the daily Manhattan commute.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Independent matter management

Education

New York and New Jersey bar admissions

CT admission a plus

Job description

Welby, Brady, & Greenblatt, LLP | White Plains, NY (In Office)

Regional Practice – NY | NJ | CT

Sophisticated Work Without the Manhattan Commute

We are a boutique construction litigation firm representing contractors, developers, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties in complex disputes throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

We handle high-value payment disputes, mechanic’s lien foreclosures, bond claims, delay and disruption claims, defective construction cases, and contract enforcement matters in state and federal courts and arbitration forums.

We are seeking a self-starting Senior Associate (5–7+ years) with meaningful construction litigation experience and strong writing skills who is ready to:

• Take ownership of sophisticated matters
• Draft and argue complex motions and appeals
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Work directly with construction industry decision-makers
• Practice regionally across multiple jurisdictions
• Eliminate the daily Manhattan commute

This role is ideal for a NYC-trained litigator looking to maintain high-level work while stepping into greater responsibility within a focused, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Admission in New York and New Jersey (CT admission a plus)
• Ability to independently manage matters

Compensation

In compliance with the New York City Salary Transparency Law, the good-faith annual base salary range is:

$155,000 – $190,000+

Compensation is based on experience, multi-jurisdictional capability, and demonstrated litigation skill.

Performance-based bonuses and benefits.

Why This Role

• Sophisticated regional construction practice
• Origination and Business Development opportunity
• No Manhattan commute

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.