Construction Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a motivated and experienced Construction Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience practicing construction law and handling a broad range of construction-related disputes and transactional matters.

This position requires a high level of initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage matters from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and clear, professional communication. The attorney will work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm’s footprint and interact directly with clients, contractors, and industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking to grow their construction practice within a supportive and collegial environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts and agreements.
• Handling mechanic’s liens and bond claims, including performance bond and payment bond issues.
• Managing claims involving changed conditions, unforeseen site conditions, and scope disputes.
• Representing clients in disputes involving wrongful termination, abandonment, acceleration, delay, lost productivity, and liquidated damages.
• Addressing claims related to defective plans, specifications, and design issues.
• Assisting clients with bid protests and procurement-related disputes, when applicable.
• Advising clients throughout all phases of construction projects to mitigate risk and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Managing deadlines, filings, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through responsiveness, strategic guidance, and adherence to client guidelines.
• Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required (Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience practicing construction law.
• Demonstrated experience with construction contract drafting and review.
• Proven experience handling mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Why Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we're building something different. We believe in a new legal services model — one unrestrained by the traditional billable hour and driven instead by exceptional client service, innovative technology, creativity, efficiency, and unparalleled value. Our mission is to create a community of legal service providers who are passionate about what they do and committed to doing it better.

We approach our work through teamwork, continuous process improvement, alternative service models, and cutting-edge technology. While professional licensing requires us to be a law firm, nothing says we have to act like one. Our team is composed of diverse individuals from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds — and we believe that diversity of perspective is one of our greatest strengths.

Our Values

We put our people first and communicate openly. We share goals, success, and accountability — no individual agendas. We treat everyone with respect and humility. We maximize every opportunity, embrace change, and always look for yes. We nurture creativity, growth, and a little weirdness — because a great team is also a great community.

Professional Growth & Career Development

We are deeply committed to the growth and development of every member of our team. At GCKB, professional development isn't a perk — it's a priority. We invest in our people through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and a culture that actively supports each team member in pursuing their individual career goals. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, expand your skill set, or grow into new responsibilities, we want to help you get there. We believe that when our people thrive, our clients and our firm thrive alongside them. In areas involving litigation, we are a trial firm. As a result, we are committed to and invest in training the next generation of trial lawyers.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.