Construction Associate

About the CompanyHave you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Our client, a well-established New York City law firm with a highly regarded Construction & Design practice, is seeking a Construction & Design Group Associate with transactional construction law experience to join its specialized practice in Midtown Manhattan.About the RoleThis is an opportunity to work on sophisticated construction and development matters on behalf of owners, developers, and institutional clients, with a particular emphasis on RPAPL § 881 special proceedings and the negotiation of access and license agreements involving adjacent properties. Attorneys in the group handle construction contracts, design agreements, access agreements, and other sophisticated transactional matters while working directly with clients and opposing counsel.ResponsibilitiesHandle RPAPL § 881 special proceedings involving access to adjoining properties for construction, demolition, excavation, underpinning, and related development workDraft and negotiate access and license agreements with neighboring property owners and their counselDraft and negotiate construction contracts on behalf of owners and developersDraft and negotiate design agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, and other design professionalsAdvise clients regarding construction and development-related contractual issues and access rightsWork directly with owners, developers, institutional clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and opposing counselHandle a high volume of sophisticated transactional matters with fast turnaround timesCollaborate closely with senior attorneys within a specialized seven-attorney Construction & Design practiceQualifications5+ years of transactional construction law experienceNew York Bar admission requiredCandidates must be based in the NYC area or willing to relocateMeaningful experience handling RPAPL § 881 proceedings in New YorkAbility to clearly articulate specific RPAPL § 881 matters, including the underlying construction project, access issues, negotiations, and role in the proceedingExperience drafting and negotiating access agreements and license agreements involving adjacent or neighboring propertiesComfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced transactional environment with short turnaround timesAbility to work directly with sophisticated clients and opposing counselPreferred SkillsKey Requirement: Candidates must have substantive New York RPAPL § 881 experience. xhyhwjd The ideal candidate will be able to discuss specific § 881 proceedings involving construction or development projects, including negotiations over access/license agreements with neighboring property owners and counsel.Pay range and compensation package$200,000-$300,000 base salary, depending on experienceAdditional bonuses based on hours and originationOpportunity to work on sophisticated construction and development mattersOpportunity to develop a book of business and participate in business developmentLong-term path toward partnership or Of Counsel for the right attorneyLocation Location: New York City, Midtown ManhattanHybrid schedule available