Construction Litigation Associate

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by BCL Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $260,000.00/yr - $420,000.00/yr Lateral Litigation and Finance Partner and Associate hiring across the New York and DC Legal markets| Member of the NALSC (National Association of… We are working with a prestigious global law firm that is seeking to add a mid-level associate to its construction litigation / disputes practice in New York. This is a rare chance to join a market-leading team that acts on some of the most complex and high-value matters worldwide, spanning infrastructure, energy, and large-scale development projects. The successful candidate will step into a team with a strong international platform, advising blue-chip clients on disputes arising out of transport, energy transition, renewables, social infrastructure, real estate, and mega-projects. The practice advises developers, contractors, investors, funds, lenders, and public entities across all stages of the construction lifecycle. Compensation: The firm pays Cravath scale base salary and bonuses Prestige: Be part of a globally recognized litigation and disputes practice with a reputation for excellence in construction, infrastructure, and energy disputes Breadth of Work: Exposure to domestic litigation and international arbitration, involving delay and disruption claims, defects, change orders, professional negligence, and contract termination disputes Cross-Border Reach: Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas on multijurisdictional projects and disputes Sector Diversity: Work spans renewables (wind, solar, nuclear), oil and gas, data centers, transport, utilities, airports, and PPPs Support and Development: Structured training, close partner mentorship, and clear progression pathways in one of the world’s elite law firms Ideal Background Experience: 4–7 years of construction litigation or arbitration experience at a leading law firm Background: Strong foundation in complex disputes; familiarity with standard construction forms (EPC, FIDIC, NEC) is advantageous Skills: Excellent drafting, case management, and client-handling skills; able to manage complex cross-border matters Mindset: Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and ambitious to build a career at the very top of the market Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to join a truly global disputes powerhouse where you will work on landmark matters, be compensated at the very top of the market, and develop as part of a collaborative, international team. If you are a mid-level construction litigator ready to drive your career forwards, we would be delighted to speak with you in confidence. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Law Practice and Construction Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Child care support Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr