Senior Construction Litigation Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Trinity (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical for depend­

Hybrid/remote flexibility

3% employer 401(k) contribution

Defined retirement and profit-sharing

Life insurance & long-term disability

Professional development funded

Modern office with gym

Job summary

Our client, a Tampa Bay area construction law boutique, seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead complex civil and construction disputes. Base salary ranges $160,000–$220,000 with uncapped bonuses and potential hybrid or remote flexibility for the right candidate.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of civil litigation or construction law experience, strong writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently lead cases while advising business leaders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil litigation and/or construction law experience.
• Proven experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation.
• Florida construction law experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and strategic skills.
• Ability to independently lead cases and advise business owners.
• Board certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery and critical path delay analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation from initial claims through trial, arbitration, or board hearings.
• Handle commercial construction disputes, delay claims, and other high-value matters.
• Develop legal strategies that protect clients and support business objectives.
• Advise contractors, owners, suppliers, and business leaders on legal and operational issues.
• Mentor and direct attorneys and paralegals throughout case development.
• Produce high-quality legal work while maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Civil litigation

Construction law

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Tools

Litigation management software

Job description

Our client, a Tampa Bay area construction law boutique, seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead complex civil and construction disputes. Base salary ranges $160,000–$220,000 with uncapped bonuses and potential hybrid or remote flexibility for the right candidate.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of civil litigation or construction law experience, strong writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently lead cases while advising business leaders.