Construction Litigation Senior Counsel/Junior Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Counsel/Junior Partner

§ Practice Area: Commercial Construction Litigation / Infrastructure Procurement & Alternative Dispute Resolution

§ Location: Orlando, FL

§ Salary: $275,000.00 to $450,000.00 Annually (Commensurate with experience and portable practice, plus discretionary performance bonuses and executive benefits)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed target

§ The Firm:

Our client is a nationally distinguished AmLaw 100 law firm renowned for its high-caliber trial practice and expansive presence across major commercial growth corridors. The firm's construction law group consistently earns elite rankings in Chambers USA and U.S. News - Best Law Firms for its handling of multi-party infrastructure disputes, major project development, and complex risk management.

Operating from a vibrant central Florida office, the firm offers a collaborative culture, cutting-edge technological infrastructure, and robust cross-selling support. Partners and senior litigators benefit from an established national platform that combines regional market penetration with institutional resources designed to foster long-term practice expansion.

§ Duties:

The incoming Construction Litigation Partner will lead complex dispute resolution matters and advise enterprise clients on risk mitigation across large-scale commercial, civil, and municipal infrastructure projects.

Primary responsibilities include: ⨖ Managing complex construction litigation matters from initial intake and pre-suit claims analysis through trial, arbitration, and appellate proceedings. ⨖ Representing owners, developers, general contractors, design professionals, and sureties in disputes involving defect claims, delay and disruption damages, payment disputes, and bond actions. ⨖ Conducting and defending critical depositions, including key corporate representatives, fact witnesses, and technical expert witnesses across engineering and construction disciplines. ⨖ Drafting and arguing complex dispositive motions, pleadings, and evidentiary submissions in state and federal courts as well as before administrative tribunals. ⨖ Leading alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including structured mediations and binding arbitrations before major dispute resolution panels. ⨖ Advising institutional clients on project risk management, contract administration, procurement strategies, and pre-litigation dispute avoidance. ⨖ Supervising, mentoring, and directing junior associates and trial support teams in case preparation and courtroom execution.

§ Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate senior-level trial advocacy, deep industry knowledge, and an established history of managing complex construction disputes. ⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials. ⨖ Active Bar admission in good standing with the Florida Bar. ⨖ Ten (10) to twenty (20) years of substantive experience specializing in construction litigation and infrastructure dispute resolution. ⨖ Proven track record of independently managing complex litigation matters through trial or final arbitration award. ⨖ Substantive experience taking and defending expert witness depositions and arguing dispositive motions.

§ Skills:

The following attributes and credentials are highly desirable: ⨖ An established or portable book of business, alongside a proven capacity for client development within the Florida infrastructure market. ⨖ Formal training or certification in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including AAA arbitration or Florida Circuit Civil Mediation. ⨖ Experience advising on public-private partnership (P3) infrastructure programs, municipal bonding, or large-scale EPC contracts. ⨖ Superior leadership capabilities with a track record of team mentorship and cross-disciplinary practice collaboration.

!Notice¡ This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.