Senior Construction Litigation Counsel — Disputes & Risk

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Counsel to join its Legal Department in the United States. The role focuses on dispute resolution, claims management, litigation oversight, and risk mitigation for complex prefabrication projects, collaborating with project management, procurement, and executive leadership.

The candidate should have significant experience handling construction-related claims and disputes, including arbitration and mediation, and be adept at interpreting and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Ohio licensure or eligibility for admission in Ohio preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience handling construction litigation, construction claims, or complex commercial litigation involving construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting claims correspondence.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction-related disputes, including claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice regarding construction contracts, project execution issues, schedule impacts, delays, change orders, differing site conditions, warranty claims, and performance disputes.
• Lead investigations and factual development for claims and disputes, working closely with project teams and business stakeholders.
• Manage outside counsel and consultants, including litigation strategy, budgets, pleadings, discovery, expert witness engagement, and case resolution.
• Evaluate legal and commercial risks arising from project execution and recommend practical business solutions.
• Draft, review, and respond to claims correspondence, notices, reservation-of-rights letters, demand letters, and settlement agreements.
• Support project teams in preserving contractual rights and complying with notice, documentation, and claim requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on dispute avoidance strategies and best practices during project performance.
• Analyze evolving construction law developments, industry trends, and regulatory requirements that may impact the business.
• Assist with contract interpretation and enforcement issues arising during project execution.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Analytical and problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Ohio licensure or eligibility for admission in Ohio preferred

Job description

Vertiv seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Counsel to join its Legal Department in the United States. The role focuses on dispute resolution, claims management, litigation oversight, and risk mitigation for complex prefabrication projects, collaborating with project management, procurement, and executive leadership.

The candidate should have significant experience handling construction-related claims and disputes, including arbitration and mediation, and be adept at interpreting and