Senior Counsel – Construction & Development

Anonymous; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anonymous, a leading real estate firm, seeks a Senior Counsel for Construction & Development to advise on national projects. You will partner with project, procurement and operations teams on high-value contracts and disputes, and provide strategic risk management. The role exposes you to large-scale developments and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Essential: U.S. attorney license and 10+ years in construction/development law, with strong negotiation and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. attorney with bar in good standing.
• 10+ years in construction and development law.
• Strong negotiation and risk management experience.
• Commercially minded with cross-functional collaboration.
• High-visibility role with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction and development matters across active projects.
• Draft and negotiate contractor, consultant, and project agreements.
• Counsel on risk allocation, insurance, and key commercial terms.
• Support contract administration, including change orders, claims, and disputes.
• Identify risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Education

Licensed U.S. attorney

Job description

Senior Counsel – Construction & Development

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to advise on construction and development matters across a national portfolio. This role partners closely with project, procurement, and operations teams on complex, high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction and development matters across active projects
• Draft and negotiate contractor, consultant, and project agreements
• Counsel on risk allocation, insurance, and key commercial terms
• Support contract administration, including change orders, claims, and disputes
• Identify risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions

Profile

• Licensed U.S. attorney
• 10+ years’ experience in construction/development law
• Strong contract negotiation and risk management experience
• Commercially minded with the ability to partner cross-functionally
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to large-scale projects and senior stakeholders.