Construction & Design Associate

Our client with locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, provides an integrated, proactive approach to their clients’ legal and business needs around the globe. They are currently seeking a talented Construction & Design Associate with 2–3 years of construction law / litigation or government contracting experience to join their growing Construction and Design Practice Group in Seattle, WA. This team handles a diverse portfolio of matters, representing public and private owners, general contractors, and engineers across multiple stages of project development. As a member of the practice group, you will support clients with pre-project planning and risk assessment, contract drafting, claim management, dispute preservation, and litigation proceedings . This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a collaborative, high-performing legal team. Responsibilities Provide legal counsel on construction and design-related matters. Draft and negotiate construction agreements and related documents. Support clients with contract interpretation, claim preparation, and mitigation strategies. Handle litigation activities, including discovery, motions, and dispute resolution. Work closely with public and private sector clients, general contractors, and engineering firms. Collaborate with senior attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services across project lifecycles. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school. 2–3 years of experience in construction law, litigation, or government contracting . Active Washington State Bar admission . Exceptional communication, writing, and analytical skills. Compensation Salary Range: $205,000 – $235,000, depending on depth of experience. Option to elect a lower billable-hours track with a proportional salary adjustment. Eligibility for the firm’s associate bonus program . Benefits & Firm Culture Our client offers benefits that are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; Basic and optional life insurance; Short and long-term disability; Flexible time off; Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; Paid holidays; Adoption assistance; Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; Back-up child and elder care program; Education and college advising program; Virtual tutoring; Wellbeing programs and activities; Mass transit program (certain offices); Travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost; Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses; First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be taxable. #J-18808-Ljbffr MKNetwork Inc